Preparedness is a lifestyle built on steady habits. In today’s AmCon Daily Brief, Thom shares five simple practices — from knowing exits to code words — that make life safer, calmer, and more resilient without slipping into paranoia.

Preparedness means knowing how to move together under stress. In today’s AmCon Daily Brief, Thom shares practical ways families can stay connected and calm in public spaces — from rally points to code words — so a little stress doesn’t turn into chaos.

Public spaces feel different these days. In today’s AmCon Daily Brief, Thom shares simple awareness habits that keep you calm and confident in stores, restaurants, and events — without slipping into paranoia. I’d love to hear how you handle this. Drop me a comment and let’s compare notes.

Violence in public spaces is on the rise, but preparedness isn’t about panic — it’s about honesty and stewardship. In today’s AmCon Daily Brief, Thom explains why facing reality is the first step to building resilience and confidence in a violent world.

What if a short hike turned into an unexpected overnight? In today’s AmCon Daily Brief, Thom explains how simple outdoor skills — shelter, water, fire, and signaling — turn a potential crisis into an inconvenience, and why practicing them now builds confidence for later.

Preparedness grows by doing, not just knowing. In today’s AmCon Daily Brief, Thom shares five outdoor skills you can practice this weekend — from knots and tarp shelters to fire, water, and maps. These simple drills build confidence now so you’re ready when it counts.

Fire is survival — warmth, food, safety, and morale. In today’s AmCon Daily Brief, Thom explains why fire-building skills matter, how to practice them safely, and why fire remains one of preparedness’s most powerful confidence builders.

GPS is great — until it isn’t. In today’s AmCon Daily Brief, Thom explains why learning to navigate by landmarks, maps, and compass builds confidence, reduces stress, and keeps you steady when technology fails.

If you’re relying on outdoor skills, it probably means things are bad. So why practice them now? In today’s AmCon Daily Brief, Thom explains why outdoor skills are really about testing ourselves, getting comfortable with discomfort, and building resilience that carries over into every crisis.

When alerts ripple through a whole community, confusion and rumors spread fast. In today’s AmCon Daily Brief, Thom explains how to separate fact from noise, stay steady, and help your neighbors respond calmly when the neighborhood alarm goes off.