Below you will find pages that utilize the taxonomy term “Self-Reliance”
What I'm Actually Working Toward (And Where I'm Starting)
I realized I should be straight about where I’m actually starting from, not pretend I’ve got it all figured out.
Here’s the honest state of things.
Energy
Current state: Regular grid-tied house, electric bill around $150/month. I’ve done some basic efficiency stuff (LEDs, sealing leaks) but nothing major.
Working toward: Solar setup that covers a meaningful chunk of my usage. Looking at both small starter systems and full installations. Haven’t pulled the trigger on anything yet.
Digital Privacy Basics: Escape the Surveillance Economy
Your data is worth more than oil. Tech companies made $500+ billion last year harvesting, analyzing, and selling your personal information. Every click, search, purchase, and location is tracked, stored, and monetized.
But you can escape the surveillance economy.
Digital privacy isn’t just about “having nothing to hide”—it’s about maintaining human dignity, independence, and freedom from manipulation in an increasingly connected world.
The Surveillance Reality
What They Track About You:
Food Independence First Steps: Your 30-Day Journey to Food Security
The grocery store shelves emptied overnight in March 2020. Supply chains collapsed. Food prices skyrocketed 30%+ in two years. Meanwhile, your neighbor with a backyard garden kept eating fresh vegetables all year.
Food independence isn’t just smart—it’s survival.
Industrial food systems are fragile, expensive, and designed to keep you dependent. But escape is possible, and it starts today.
Why Food Independence Matters
The Hidden Costs of Food Dependence:
- Price Volatility: Food inflation outpaces wages
- Supply Disruption: Weather, strikes, logistics failures
- Quality Decline: Ultra-processed foods dominate supermarkets
- Health Impact: Industrial foods cause chronic disease
- Economic Drain: $7,700+ annually for average family of four
Food Independence Benefits: