Episode-1666- The Distinction Between Self Reliance and Self Sufficiency

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Mannequin reaching for the hands of time. Metaphor/concept for time management.

So exactly what does it mean to be self-reliant vs. being self-sufficient? How are the two different and how are they related and how does one interact with the other. More importantly how do they effect you and you planning both for disaster preparations and independence.

The reality is most people use these two phrases interchangeably, but they are quite different in how you measure them and how you use them in your planning.

Tune in Today as We Ask…

What is self reliance
What is self sufficiency
Why would you want to be self reliant
Why would you want to be self sufficient
What are degrees of self sufficiency
What is healthy interdependence
Why are concepts like self sufficiency part of our nation at its core
How much self sufficiency do you want
How much self reliance do you have, are you deceiving yourself and have you tested yourself
How have we lost touch with the innate desire for self sufficiency and reliance
How can you apply these concepts to your daily lifestyle

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Episode-1666- The Distinction Between Self Reliance and Self Sufficiency — 9 Comments

Mike from NH on October 27, 2015 at 4:04 pm said:

Heh. Jack Spirko, master Podcastsmith.

Congrats Jack. Thanks for what you do.
deb on October 27, 2015 at 10:49 pm said:

Good, practical and well reasoned. This kind of preparedness is really just common sense”grown up” living, something our grandparents would have considered the normal way of doing things. It brings a peace of mind and a sense of purpose. And this purpose provides a heck of alot of energy to keep pushing forward with the tasks.
Personally, I had to step over the threshhold of my own fear/comfort level to try to build a homestead when we are in our 60s. I think most people believed we were nuts.
That was last year. Now they are asking how we got so much done this first year and admiring the garden.
We are not “there” yet. But we are closer, and thats the direction we want to keep heading.
Stephen on October 28, 2015 at 8:22 am said:

Jack, question on water. With your tanks, have they ever gotten to the point of overflow? So, would you gain capacity with another tank, or do you get little enough rainfall that you’d end up having extra capacity that wouldn’t fill up? Also, how did you decide what sized tanks you got? Based on the roof size and rainfall?
- Modern Survival on October 28, 2015 at 9:09 am said:
  
  They overflow often, that water is swale harvested, we have never run them empty yet so I can’t justify another 1100 dollars for another tank and platform.
- Stephen on October 28, 2015 at 9:34 am said:
  
  Ah, interesting. Have you put much thought toward if you had to get 100% of your water from there in SHTF? How do you decide that the extra capacity is worth it as a contingency vs spending that 1100 anywhere else? Is there a tipping point there?
  
  Also, I’ve always wondered this, and maybe someone else wants to chime in, too. What do people in Northern climates (like me) do with a big water system like that? Heat it above 32 all winter? Drain it in the fall and start empty in the spring?
  - Modern Survival on October 28, 2015 at 9:46 am said:
    
    My pool holds 24,000 gallons, my generator can run my pump in my well for days on a few gallons of gas. It isn’t even in consideration at this point.
    
    There are plans for another tank on a larger roof soon which makes a LOT more sense then adding to a system already at almost peak efficiency.
    - Stephen on October 28, 2015 at 10:08 am said:
      
      Ah, right on. forgot about the pool, too. And the new pond, I suppose. Thanks for sharing.
  - Brent Eamer on October 28, 2015 at 10:13 am said:
    
    @Stephen, in Prince Edward Island, (46N). I have a propane generator with a twist lock and an outlet that I can run my 220v deep well submersible pump with. With 120lbs of propane for a single guy, I think I am fine. I have about 150 litres (40 US gallons?) stored. Below freezing here four months of year
Rick Noelle on October 28, 2015 at 9:48 am said:

It is a tricky distinction. If we look at the root word of each, suffice and rely, I almost end up with an opposite definition. Suffice, to me, almost implies time, for example, I have enough food to suffice for two weeks or I have a sufficient amount to last X days. Whereas rely could imply an indefinite amount of time in that I’m no longer thinking about what is sufficient but rather the fact that I can rely on myself. If I heard correctly though, your interpretation is pretty much the opposite. If I am self-reliant, I can rely on my supplies for X days. If I am self-sufficient, my production is enough to suffice for an indefinite amount of time. My takeaway here is that I shouldn’t assume I know what you mean beforehand! I was thinking through it carefully as I was preparing to pass on some of this wisdom to my son. Great podcast as usual Jack. Thanks.