7 Mind Set Survival Tactics For Zoomers & Super Zoomers

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Question to Self: Do I have the courage to act in response to the new rules of life in this "Great Disruption"?

RoH (Return on Heartbeats): More joy and a sense of abundance.

Potential Failures: (1). To flex into resiliency. (2). Inability to re-invent oneself.

Super Zoomers - those of us 60 plus years old and still engaged in our careers.

Peter Thomas - 71 years old, just come out with a book. Be Great.
John Wooden, 99 has a new book on mentoring - A Game Plan for Life.
Warren Buffet - bought a railroad to play with and make money.

More Super Zoomers have had to re-examine our concept about retirement. Many of us have chosen "pro-tirement" (not being employed but rather choosing to be engaged on our own terms)as a result of; (a) the recent economic melt down of this "Great Disruption and/or (b) because we want to be actively involved in making a contribution as an antidote to a slow erosion of our mental, physical and spiritual energies.

Zoomers - men and women 50-60 years old and still vitally "doing the deed."

David Haber, Austrian Consulate and Trade Commissioner in Vancouver.
Leslie Meingast, CEO - the Galt Group of Companies.
Richard Branson - CEO of Virgin.
Bill and Melinda Gates - giving back.

Zoomers' challenge is keep alive and sharp, because they too are (a) affected by the economic "Great Disruption" and (b) most will be in the workforce for the 5-10 years. This is not a time to allow oneself to lose the vital energy needed to stay sharp and feel the satisfaction of a life and career well-lived - as well as have fun.

The 7 Mind Set Survival Tactics For Zoomers & Super Zoomers

We are free to choose how to respond to anything that happens to us - for better or for worse.
We create meaning in our lives by being true to our values and goals.
Every day is an opportunity to find meaning and energy.
Our best friends expose our blind spots - should we choose to see and acknowledge them.
Insights and perspectives when combined with laughing at ourselves brings joy and health.
With every difficult situation we can shift our perspective.
We can our stretch ourselves into greatness until we take our last breath only if we do not suffer from "psychosclerosis" - hardening of the mind.

Human Principle #2: We are most energetic and alive when we:

* Are aligned with our personal and business values; and...

* Choose to be engaged in life on our terms.

Survival Skills Training 101 - Do You Know What to Do?

Survival skills training is becoming more and more important as our world becomes more dangerous. Even the most basic survival skills can mean the difference between life and death in several situations. You'll never stop learning new ways to survive, because potential threats are endless, but the more you know, the better your chances for safety and security.

To get you started on the right foot, this article breaks down three of the most basic and vital survival skills that could come in handy in the majority of survival situations.

How to Find or Create Shelter

If you find yourself in a location without appropriate shelter, then exposure to nature and the elements could be your greatest threat. You'll need to know how to use your environment to your advantage and create some sort of shelter to protect you, not only from weather conditions, but wild animals as well. In terms of shelter, there are actually two different kinds you need to focus on.

First, clothing is the most basic form of shelter and protection. Ideally, you should wear as many layers as possible, so you can stay warm in colder climates, but also remove one layer at a time as temperatures increase. Clothing will also help protect your skin from prolonged sun exposure, until you can find shade, which leads us to the second form of shelter. This is the more obvious form, any type of enclosure that will shelter you from rain and sun, while also creating at least some type of barrier between you and wildlife in the area. More often than not, you will have to construct your enclosure using only materials you can find around you, like rocks, sticks, leaves, clothes, and trees. A great way to practice this is to find a nearby wooded area, then try to build a small fort using only your surroundings and the clothing on your back.

Harnessing the Power of Fire

One of the most powerful and effective tools at your disposal is also one of the most magical: fire. Being able to create fire without the modern help of matches and lighters can be a literal life-saver in almost any outdoor survival situation. Fire is so versatile in that it can provide warmth, send a smoke signal, cook food, boil water, light up your area at night, and even keep some insects and animals at bay.

S.O.S. - Help!

While the above two skills will allow your to survive for much longer, you probably would like to return to civilization as soon as possible. You need to make as much noise and/or visual cues as you can to try and get the attention of potential rescuers. Fortunately, the fire discussed above will help do this on its own, but there are other ways to signal for assistance too. You can use pieces of glass or mirror to reflect the sun's rays at a passing boat or plane. If you happen to have a whistle or can make any other type of loud noise using rocks or even your voice, you could try to catch the ears of those nearby. The key to any signal for help is to send them in threes. Not only is this a universal sign of distress, the more times you send a signal, the better the chances are of someone seeing and/or hearing you.

Conclusion

You can never be too knowledgeable in the art of survival, but everyone should at least master these three core skills. Again, it is best to practice all of this survival skills training in a controlled environment first, so you have it mastered when you really need it.