I guess there is no such thing as being calamity resistant or catastrophe-proof. Survivalist groups and militia groups all over the world have been preparing for global crisis for decades and centuries. Whenever there is instability in governments and economies, those who sense impending doom begin to prepare for the end of the world. During these times, you hear more religious people talking about the apocalypse and looking for divine intervention. Some even express the belief that they will not be here during the worse times because the rapture spoken of in the Bible will have occurred, allowing them to escape the collapse.
Imagine that weeks have gone by with no cell phone connections, no television or internet, and all systems that depend on satellite connections have failed. What do you do? With no one to call, and no cavalry coming to save you, you must now rely on the teamwork and togetherness of those around you if you are going to survive. Being disciplined for success is not just being successful when things are going as planned but also when, in the words of Chinua Achebe, “things fall apart. Crisis management is as much a function of internal balance and control as it is the management of resources. Many people commit suicide after great losses because they cannot see how to get through the period of crisis. In crisis periods some people die from sheer panic, anxiety, and fear. Resources may be available to them, but their mindset will not allow them to relax, accept, and use them.
Control under pressure and adverse circumstances is a discipline which cannot be easily shaken. The test of our character and our strength is determined in how well we handle adversity. Are you ready for the coming crisis?