Summary: TweetToday is an episode of TSP Rewind, commercial free versions of past podcast episodes. Today’s episode was originally, Episode-521- Why I Think The Way I Do and was originally published on September 30th, 2010. The following are the original show notes from that episode. When I talk to folks that have not listened to TSP and they ask me what I do today I generally start with “I run a podcast”, many then need to have me explain what a podcast is. Often there is disbelief that this is actually what I do for a living but soon the questions begin about “well what is your show about?” I often soft sell it at first and start with, “I do a show about self reliance and self sufficiency, about how to do everything from stay out of debt to growing your own food and being prepared for things like natural disasters”. I generally now find myself with one of three types of people… The true the world is going to end believer – They are the worst of the three! Generally I start hearing about The Book of Revelation, etc. The prepper/modern survivalist – recently some of these types have even gone, OH YOUR THAT GUY! This is kind of cool when it happens. The person who hasn’t really thought about it. – I love meeting these people! Most want to know more if for no other reason that the fact that I don’t have a j-o-b just doesn’t make sense Eventually though we get into some level of philosophical discussion and unless the person is a listener they are always some what surprised by my view. Most want to know why I have the beliefs I do, why I don’t fully trust the system but don’t write it fully off either and why even though I am a “survivalist” I seem so moderate and well, normal. I am not sure how “normal” I really am but I figured if total strangers wanted to know about this stuff than perhaps your guys would as well. Join me today as I tell you about my life and why I think the way I do including… My family was poor, but I never knew that to be the case I grew up in the woods and holding a rifle I have grown food almost my entire life (took a break in the Army) I served in the military in the 3rd World I became “successful” in the main stream world I am a “trouble shooter” (aka problem solver) I analyze anything I find interesting I remember the details of things, like in a freaky sort of way I am never satisfied that I have learned enough I know the reality of how fragile life and life styles are To me liberty is the most precious thing a man can have I gave up on political affiliation I have given up as much of my personal prejudice as I am humanly capable of I accept that I am at times going to be completely wrong I know I can’t predict the future but I can be prepared for it anyway I believe above all else that I am in control of my life, I know I am NOT a victim I recognize modern slavery as self inflicted I want to help others but understand in the end they must choose for themselves I most want people to know WHY they believe WHAT they believe Additional Resources for Today’s Show Members Support Brigade TSP Gear Shop Join Our Forum One Year Anniversary Show Members Support Brigade Ron Hood’s Survival.com Magazine Remember to comment, chime in and tell us your thoughts, this podcast is one man’s opinion, not a lecture or sermon. Also please enter our listener appreciation contest and help spread the word about our show. Also remember you can call in your questions and comments to 866-65-THINK and you might hear yourself on the air.
