The Solo Survivalist
Better Alone
Hell is other people. In a disaster, groups are liability. You have the skills to survive indefinitely on your own. You value autonomy over security in numbers.
Core Strengths
Where your natural cognitive patterns excel.
Preparation
You are ready for anything.
Skills
You can fix/make/hunt anything.
Stealth
Moving undetected.
Growth Curve
Opportunities to expand your thinking.
Building Bridges
You can survive alone, but you thrive together. Alliances are a survival skill too.
Action Plan
- Identify one person you can trust
- Practice asking for small favors to build reciprocity
- Join a community based on shared interests
Social Capital
Relationships are resources. Invest in them like you invest in gear.
Action Plan
- Reach out to old contacts just to check in
- Offer your skills to help others
- Attend social events with a goal of meeting one interesting person
Interdependence
Dependency isn't weakness. It's efficiency. Specialization requires relying on others.
Action Plan
- Let someone else handle a task you're bad at
- Admit when you need support
- Celebrate shared wins
Optimal Environments
Roles where your cognitive style thrives.
Freelancer
Army of one.
Engineer
Building solutions.
Forest Ranger
Solitude.
Archetype Examples
Bear Grylls
Survival expert.
Thoreau
Walden Pond.
Discovery Continues
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