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
Weed Management In Your Garden With Guest John Moody
Just Shootin' The Breeze About Food Forests
Another Urban Homesteading Success Story With Guest Anne-Marie Miller
Building Self Reliance and Freedom Into Your Life With Guest Nicole Sauce
Do What You Can Where You're At With Guest Brenda Scott
Homesteading By The Guinea Fowl Principle With Guests Sean and Rachel Reeves
The Homestead Journey With Guest Brian Wells
A Small Farm In The Making With Guest Jillae Dalmolin
Having Fun While Making Homesteading A Reality With Guests Kevin and Heather O'Rourke
10 Ways To Repurpose 5 Gallon Buckets (Part 2)
10 Ways To Repurpose 5 Gallon Buckets (Part 1)
Homestead Dogs - 5 Minutes On The Modern Homestead
Making The Homesteading Dream Happen With Guest Anna Sakawsky
Homestead and Podcast Updates
Creating and Utilizing “Edge” For Abundance
Integration Rather Than Segregation For An Efficient And Productive Homestead
A Few Power Tools That Make Homesteading Easier
The “Other” Homesteading Skills
Increasing Soil Fertility Through Permaculture Practices
Chatting About Elderberry (Mostly) With Guest John Moody
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