Everyday Survival Skills for Emergency Managers

Today I sat in on an opening plenary session for IT professionals sponsored by Government Technology Magazine  Interestingly, the speaker was a survivalist speaking about how to survive in the wild--with very few tools to starts with.  He used the Ernest Shackelton expedition that has been written extensively about and documented in film and video to share mental tools for survival.  

 

I've seen these ideas work for me as an Army Ranger in the field and as an emergency manager.  The game of life has physical aspects to it, but in reality it is all about leadership and your mental/thinking approach to life.  

 

See the bullet points below that he shared for us as individuals.  

 

Josh is associated with The Boulder Outdoor Survival School

Yours in exploration, Josh Bernstein Ernest Shackleton, – “Endurance” Expedition, 1914-1917
Shackleton's Wisdom
1. Recruit/Hire The Best
2.Set Audacious Goals
3. Champion Morale
4. Lead Decisively
5. Adapt Constantly
6. Never Give Up
Survival Wisdom
1. Establish and Respect Priorities
2. Eliminate Unhelpful Concerns
3. Focus On Your Needs (Not Wants)
4. Do More With Less
5. Do Less With Less (When Necessary)
6. Never Give Up
Mental Tricks to Succeed
1. Compare Down
2. Set Small Goals
3. Recognize The End (Work Backwards)
4. Make It A Competition
5. Celebrate Small Victories
6. Find Wonder In The World Around You