Yes, DDFD is back on his soapbox again . . .

If you are a regular visitor or a new visitor to the Self Reliance Workshop, you can probably conclude rather quickly that we cherish the empowerment of self reliance. Here in the Workshop, we possess a "can-do" or "can-learn" attitude-- "fat and happy" just doesn't work here.

Our hope is each and every visitor leaves the site with new ideas, approaches, or techniques that they can implement in their lives. We ask ourselves and our readers to always consider the following:

• Can you help yourself?
• Do you help yourself?
• Will you help yourself?

Many of our friends and neighbors wander through life helpless-- one problem and they discover their weaknesses fast. The "cavalry" might be late or not show at all . . . what will they do? This site could help them-- please share it with them.

Sometimes it could be life and death. Do you fish or hike alone? I do. However, my wife knows where I am and I am properly prepared. That isn't always the case for some people.

Ever hear of Aron Ralston (There is a movie coming out on this guy)? A few years ago, he made the mistake of hiking alone and not telling anyone exactly where he would be. He ended up in a life and death situation when he was trapped by a half ton boulder. The thing is he was able to help himself. He took extreme measures once he realized help wouldn't arrive in time, if at all. He amputated his arm with a pocket knife and hiked out to live and tell about it.

Now most of us won't find ourselves in life and death situations, but will we be prepared and equipped to help ourselves if we do? My point is that we all need to drop the "fat and happy" mentality and dedicate ourselves to learning, thinking, planning and becoming more empowered and self reliant.

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DDFD believes that self reliance and self sufficiency are the roads to individual freedom.  He is dedicated to living a quality life through frugality, personal growth and productivity, and defensive entrepreneurship.  He also enjoys cooking from scratch and fishing.