Survival Survey: What makes YOU a survivor?

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Amazon sells hundreds, if not thousands, of books about survivors.  Some tell stories of hardy individuals who have  survived being lost at sea or stranded in the wildernss.  Others simply list common characteristics of people who tend to be survivors.  I’ve learned a lot from these books and have been inspired by them, but I always end up comparing myself with these tough-as-nails individuals. 

Today’s Survival Survey asks this question: what chief characteristic makes you a survivor? 

I’ve given a lot of thought as to why I focus on preparedness and survival while others do not, and I would say that my chief survival trait is that I’m a realist.  The truth of a matter may scare me to death, but I’d rather know the truth so I can begin dealing with it.  I’ve told my husband, “If you ever cheat on me, let me know.  I’d rather know, and begin planning your death, than live in a world of pretend.”  Not surprisingly, he’s been a wonderfully faithful husband for nearly fifteen years!

Before you click away from this, tell us!

What makes you a survivor? 

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