I also just added an extensive occult + survival library on my tabs if I get millions of bucks one day i will print the 5000 esoteric and ancient books I have lol
Here are practical income-generating activities that could help during economic instability or breakdown of normal commerce:
Food Production & Processing
Growing vegetables, raising chickens or rabbits, foraging wild edibles, preserving food through canning or fermentation, beekeeping, fishing, hunting and processing game, seed saving and selling, mushroom cultivation
Essential Trades & Repair
Small engine repair, bicycle repair, shoe repair, clothing mending and tailoring, knife and tool sharpening, basic plumbing fixes, electrical work, carpentry, blacksmithing, leather working
Healthcare & Wellness
Herbalism and natural remedies, first aid training, midwifery, dental care basics, physical therapy knowledge, counseling skills, pharmaceutical knowledge for medication management
Resource Acquisition
Scavenging and salvage, water sourcing and purification, firewood cutting and selling, metal scrapping, material recycling, well digging
Manufacturing & Production
Soap making, candle making, alcohol distilling, rope and cordage making, basket weaving, pottery, textile production (spinning, weaving), ammunition reloading, tool making
Security & Protection
Armed security services, perimeter defense consultation, safe house provision, convoy escort, conflict mediation
Transportation & Logistics
Bicycle courier, animal-powered transport, boat operation, guide services through dangerous areas, smuggling or black market trading
Information & Communication
Ham radio operation, messenger services, teaching and tutoring, record keeping, translation services, news gathering and sharing
Entertainment & Morale
Musical performance, storytelling, brewing and tavern keeping, organizing games and sports, barbering and grooming
The most valuable skills combine practical utility with difficulty to replicate—things machines can't easily do or that require specialized knowledge that becomes scarce.what is some types of prepared food to offer and cook yourself7:36 PMHere are types of prepared foods that work well in uncertain times—they use basic ingredients, store or travel reasonably well, and people will pay for convenience:
Breads & Baked Goods
Flatbreads, tortillas, hardtack, cornbread, biscuits, crackers, simple loaves, fried dough, pretzels. These use shelf-stable flour and minimal ingredients, and fresh bread is always in demand.
Preserved & Fermented Foods
Sauerkraut, kimchi, pickles, pickled eggs, dried jerky, pemmican, smoked fish or meat, salt-cured meats, fermented hot sauces. These have long shelf lives and add nutrition and flavor to bland staples.
Ready-to-Eat Meals
Stews, soups, beans and rice, porridges, meat pies, dumplings, tamales, empanadas. Things that are filling, can stretch ingredients, and reheat well.
Street Food Style Items
Fried foods (donuts, fritters), roasted nuts, popped corn, grilled skewers, potato pancakes, fried rice, noodle dishes. Quick to make, appealing, portable.
Comfort & Luxury Items
Coffee, tea blends, spice mixes, rendered lard or tallow for cooking, bone broth, flavored vinegars, herb bundles. Small luxuries that improve quality of life.
Breakfast Foods
Pancakes, oatmeal, grits, eggs prepared various ways, breakfast burritos, hash. People need morning fuel.
Sweets & Treats
Simple cakes, cookies, candies, fruit preserves, honey products, dried fruit. Morale boosters that use sugar, honey, or fruit—valuable trade items.
The key is focusing on calorie-dense, filling foods that use ingredients you can source locally or store long-term, and that solve the problem of people not having time, fuel, or skill to cook for themselves.what are some interesting ideas for small but meaningful things to barter for high value items in the same event as before like stuff that does not really expire or go bad food wise and other items like survival and essentials that can be bought bulk8:12 PMHere are high-value barter items that store indefinitely and can be bought in bulk now:
Consumables with Indefinite Shelf Life
Salt - essential for preservation and seasoning, never expires, extremely valuable historically
Honey - antibacterial properties, never spoils, medicinal and food use
Hard liquor - preservative, antiseptic, painkiller, morale booster, social lubricant
Vinegar - preservation, cleaning, medicinal, cooking
Baking soda - cleaning, cooking, medicinal, odor control
Coffee and tea (vacuum sealed) - highly desired stimulants and comfort items
Spices (whole, not ground) - transform bland food, last years when whole
Sugar - preservation, energy, fermentation starter
Cooking oil in sealed containers - calorie-dense, versatile
Medical & Hygiene
Antibiotics (if legally obtainable) - life-saving value
Pain relievers - aspirin, ibuprofen in sealed bottles
Bandages and gauze
Tampons and pads - often overlooked, always needed
Soap bars - hygiene and disease prevention
Toothbrushes and toothpaste
Antiseptic solutions - alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, iodine
Reading glasses in various strengths
Birth control
Fire & Light
Lighters - thousands of lights per lighter, cheap to buy in bulk
Strike-anywhere matches in waterproof containers
Candles - long-lasting light source
Lamp oil and wicks
Ferrocerium rods
Tools & Hardware
Hand tools - saws, hammers, screwdrivers, pliers
Nails, screws, bolts in various sizes
Fishing line and hooks
Needles and thread - repair essential
Knives and sharpening stones
Multi-tools
Duct tape
Zip ties and paracord
Hand-crank tools
Seeds & Growing
Heirloom seeds in sealed, dry storage - wealth generation
Fertilizer
Hand gardening tools
Weapons & Defense
Communication & Information
Battery-powered or hand-crank radios
Batteries (especially rechargeable with solar charger)
Paper and writing implements
Educational books on practical skills
Maps of local area
Comfort & Vice
Tobacco products
Candy (hard candies last longest)
Playing cards
Condoms
Strategy for Maximum Value
Focus on small, lightweight items with universal appeal. A pocket full of lighters or a bag of salt is more practical to carry and trade than bulky items. The best barter goods are things people will urgently need but didn't think to stockpile—feminine hygiene products, reading glasses, and antibiotics often fall into this category.
Buy common calibers and everyday medications rather than specialized items. Think about what people will run out of first and can't easily make themselves.
