Self Sufficiency: A Primer
Self Sufficiency, a concept that ties into the very essence of our survival instincts, is often undervalued. The less reliant we are on others, the more versatile and resilient we become. This blog post is based on a podcast that revolves around this principle – a guideline to self-sufficiency.
Key Principles to Enhance Self Sufficiency
In his podcast, Ernie highlights some key principles to fostering self sufficiency. Notably, he emphasizes on lessening our dependency, not only on others but also on resources. By keeping our needs at a minimum, we enhance our ability to survive and thrive.
Show Notes
- Episode 167 – Crisis Management
- OODA Loop, cited in Episode 167
- John Boyd, cited in Episode 167
- Uncluttered.com
- Tim Ferriss, Author of Four Hour Workweek
- Heat, movie with Robert DeNiro & Al Pacino
- Thinking in Bets by Annie Duke
- Deep Work by Cal Newport
General Resources
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- Take this short law practice assessment to identify your main strengths & weaknesses.
- Check out my Law Firm Systems Intensive
- Join: ‘80/20 Inner Circle‘ (valuable business insights for small firm owners)
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