Let’s get one thing straight: no one ever regrets being prepared unless you count living in Manchester; you leave home thinking it’s going to be a sunny day but you end up having a typical Rainchester day.. But even then, at least your umbrella got some attention.
Preparation isn’t about living in fear or obsessively planning every moment like a high-stakes game of Tetris. It’s about putting systems in place while you still have the strength, time, and clarity to do so before life decides to go full soap opera on you.
I Learned This the Hard Way.
A few years ago, I was caught off guard. Financially, emotionally, even spiritually I was all over the place. I thought I could wing it. I mean, I’m resourceful, right? (Also known as: professional improviser.) But there’s only so far winging it can get you when bills are piling up and you’re googling “how to survive a breakdown with dignity.”
That season taught me that preparation is a gift you give to your future self. It’s not dramatic. It’s not paranoid. It’s wise.
Here’s What Preparation Can Look Like:
- Save when you can, so future-you doesn’t have to survive on cup noodles and tears.
- Building relationships that aren’t just transactional but meaningful because during difficult times, you need more than followers. You need friends.
- Investing in your spiritual, mental, and emotional strength, so when life starts shouting, you don’t lose your voice.
It’s doing the work when things are calm, so you don’t fall apart when they’re not.
Think of it like building a fire escape route. It’s not a sign you expect your house to burn down it’s wisdom for the “just in case.” And if life never gets chaotic again (which would be miraculous), you’ve still grown in discipline, intention, and resilience. That’s a win.
So, how can you start preparing?
- Pick one area: finances, mindset, health, or career.
- Do something today that makes tomorrow a little easier.
- And always always keep snacks on hand. Seriously. That’s Biblical-level wisdom.