The Modern Homesteading Podcast
Society & Culture:Personal Journals
Getting started homesteading is easy, all you have to do is just start. But to keep homesteading, well that might be a little tougher. In this podcast episode, I discuss 5 reasons you might fail as a homesteader and what you can do to prevent it from happening.
Homestead Updates:
Fighting off colds
A new place to hunt
We got our first hard frost of the year
Cleaning up the gardens for winter
Greenhouse cleaned up and ready for winter
Winterizing the homestead
Homesteading Relevant News:
Gainesville women learn self-sufficiency through Homestead program – https://www.gainesvilletimes.com/life/gainesville-women-learn-self-sufficiency-through-homestead-program/
The Country’s First Interactive Sustainability Park Is Taking Root In Waterbury Center – http://digital.vpr.net/post/countrys-first-interactive-sustainability-park-taking-root-waterbury-center#stream/0
Hangin’ Out on the Homestead Front Porch:
Question for the Facebook Group for this episode: What is your greatest challenge in homesteading? Check out the answers here-https://www.facebook.com/groups/HomesteadFrontPorch/permalink/1450606241659862/
Main Topic Of Discussion:
5 reasons you might fail as a homesteader
1. Laziness
It might be more work than you thought it would be. Perhaps podcasts and Youtube make it sound and look easier than it is.
I think you get the point…
2. Burn out
One of the biggest problems I see in homesteaders failing is they burn out due to taking on too much too soon.
3. Debt
In the modern world, it’s extremely easy to take on too much debt. This could come in the form of a mortgage that’s too large for you to handle or a desire to keep up with the Joneses by purchasing new vehicles that you can’t afford or maybe just the desire to have it all now through credit cards.
Dave Ramsey – https://www.daveramsey.com/
4. Lack of preparedness
When the unexpected happens it can cause you to fail in all your hopes and dreams if you’re not prepared.
Financial preparedness
Disaster preparedness
Mental preparedness
5. Too high of expectations
When homesteading isn’t everything you thought it would be quick enough it can cause you to give up. Be patient Be aware of societies and your own desires for instant gratification
Today’s Recommendations:
Youtube Channel: OYR Frugal & Sustainable Organic Gardening – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv9ITE5nuShQ37Xd-NVkdcg
Homesteading Plans And Provisions With Guest Jason White
Best Places To Get Trees, Bushes, Vines, and Canes For Your Homestead
Growing Insects For Small Livestock Feed
Our Picks For The Best Organic Seed Companies
12 Things You Can Start Doing To Begin Homesteading Even If You Don't Have Land
Homestead Healthy Eating With Guest Kelly The Kitchen Kop
Habits, Goals, Time Management, and Building Skills
Has Your Homesteading Been Naughty or Nice? Ethics and Homesteading
Learning Primal Survival Skills For Real World Application With Guest Luke Weinhagen
Crappy Winter Day Gardening Projects
Fodder Tree Crops For A More Resilient Homestead With Guest Nick Ferguson
Homestead Tool Maintenance, Repair, and Organizing
Connecting Homesteaders and Building Skills with Homesteaders of Indiana
Gifts From Homesteaders and For Homesteaders
Thanksgiving On The Homestead
Getting Started Safely Foraging For Mushrooms With Aaron and Jill Grenchik
8 Ways To Make Use Of Fallen Leaves
Farm Life And Business With Guest Jill Baker
Expanding Closed Loop Systems Into A Network Of Local Community
Small Scale Permaculture Food Forests With Guest Jess Robison
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