Sometimes plans don’t go the way we expect. I had a different video lined up, but a surprise delivery shifted things in a new direction. Rather than scrap the hike, I used it as an opportunity to talk about something bigger—adaptability in survival.
On the Etowah Hiking Trails, I walk through the importance of flexibility, using the acronym STOP (Stop, Think, Observe, Plan) to frame decisions in a survival scenario.
I cover the major survival priorities—PMA, Defense, First Aid, Shelter, Water, Fire, Food, Signaling, Navigation, and Rest—and explain why they’re not a rigid checklist, but more like a pie chart. The order changes based on your situation and immediate needs.
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By walking through a hypothetical scenario, I show how to approach priorities realistically and keep control where it matters most: your mindset and your response.
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