Practical Prepping Podcast Episode #217, "Learning as you go, in life, as well as in prepping"We should strive to improve each time we do something, in all areas of life.Seek to increase your prepping knowledge regularlyWork to improve our prepping skills each week or each monthUnderstand That We Will Make MistakesDo not fear failure, or making mistakes, unless you are a bomb disposal technician.Thomas Edison, when questioned about having unsuccessfully tried thousands of times to make a working lightbulb, replied, "I have not failed.... I've just found 10,000 ways that wont work"Learn from our mistakesWhat went right? What went wrong?What can we do better next time?Learn from the mistakes of othersWhat did they do wrong?What could they have done to avoid the mistake?Try doing old things in new waysWe're not reinventing the wheel here, but looking for little improvements in systems or proceduresie: A better way to inventory your food or your water storage, or rain water collectionRemember that we can learn something from everyoneSometimes What/How to doSometimes What/How not to doDoing a "hot wash," "post mortem," or "after-action" of an event or practice and make notesWhat did we do right?   Or what went right?What did we do wrong?  Or What went wrong?Analyze the information And Develop a planCommit to the learning process !Learn something every dayRead something every day     Books, journals, website, articles, magazines, forums, social     media groups (may have to filter thru the clutter)Even if only for a few minutes each dayWatch/listen to something once or twice each week     Youtube videos, podcasts, especially while drivingRecappingLearn as you goDon't fear mistakesFigure out what you did right or did wrongTry doing old things in new ways     ie: Fire starting, water filtration, Commit to the learning processDo these things and you will be light years ahead down the road.The sponsors for this episode are:ProLine Digital Grouphttps://www.prolinedesigns.usEmail: info@prolinedesigns.usJim Curtis Kniveshttps://www.facebook.com/JimcurtisknivesEmail Jim:  j.curtis7mm@yahoo.comIf you find value in the podcast, would you consider supporting us?Your support helps us keep the podcast up and running, as well as growing. Here are several ways:Amazon affiliate - start your shopping from our websiteIt costs you nothing extra, but pays us a little commission to support the podcast.Buy Us A  Cup of Coffeebuymeacoffee.com/practicalprepBuy one of our books     "Practical Prepping For Everyday People"     "Making Contact During Emergencies" Linked from our website, On Amazon, or wherever books are sold.Contact us.Practical PreppingWebsite: www.practicalprepping.infoEmail at info@practicalprepping.infoWebsite design and hosting by ProLine DesignsCopyright 2022, Practical PreppingJoin us every weekday for more episodes of Practical Prepping Podcast.