Prepping 101: a Plan in the New Year

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Prepping 101: Your Blueprint for Hope, Prosperity, and a Plan in the New Year

By Bob Yeager

As the year draws to a close, it is natural to look back and take stock. But here at Prepping 101, we prefer to look forward. We are not interested in fear; we are interested in forward motion.

The greatest gift you can give your family this New Year is not a resolution; it is a Blueprint for Resilience.

Over the past year, we have released three foundational, high-value tools—all completely free—that, when used together, form a powerful strategy for hope, prosperity, and a clear plan for the year ahead.

This is your final assignment for the year: to integrate these three lessons and step into the New Year with confidence.

Lesson 1: The Foundation of Action

The 10 Day Preparedness Challenge and Workbook

The biggest obstacle to preparedness is not lack of money; it is the feeling of being overwhelmed. The 10 Day Challenge is the antidote to that feeling. It breaks the massive task of preparedness into ten small, winnable battles.

Why This Matters for the New Year:

Hope is not a feeling; it is the result of action. When you complete the 10 Day Challenge, you are not just checking off boxes; you are building a foundation of competence that eliminates anxiety. You are proving to yourself and your family that you are capable of taking control.

Your New Year's Plan:

Do not wait for January 1st. Start the 10 Day Challenge now. It is the fastest way to gain momentum and ensure your family has the basics covered.

•Access the Free Workbook and Course Here: 10 Day Preparedness Challenge and Workbook

Lesson 2: The Foundation of Clarity

The 2026 Readiness Audit

The second biggest obstacle is a lack of clarity. We often focus on the wrong threats—the spectacular, unlikely ones—while ignoring the silent, slow-moving risks that are already at our door: financial fragility, digital vulnerability, and career stagnation.

The 2026 Readiness Audit is a strategic tool designed to help you look at your life like a CEO looks at a balance sheet. It forces you to assess your financial, digital, and physical security with a clear, unbiased eye.

Why This Matters for the New Year:

Prosperity is not about luck; it is about strategic positioning. By performing this audit, you identify the leaks in your financial boat and the weak points in your digital security. You are not reacting to the world; you are proactively building a fortress around your family's future.

Your New Year's Plan:

Use the quiet week between Christmas and New Year's to perform this audit. It is the most valuable hour you will spend on your finances all year.

•Access the Free Audit Here: The 2026 Readiness Audit

Lesson 3: The Foundation of Growth

How to Learn Any Skill in 20 Hours

The final piece of the puzzle is the most powerful: the ability to adapt. In a rapidly changing world, your greatest asset is not your gear; it is your capacity to learn new skills quickly.

This lesson breaks down the 20-Hour Framework—a simple, practical method to acquire any new skill, from gardening to coding to emergency first aid, in about 20 focused hours of practice.

Why This Matters for the New Year:

A plan is only as good as the skills you have to execute it. The 20-Hour Framework gives you the confidence to tackle any challenge the new year throws at you. It turns fear of the unknown into excitement for the challenge.

Your New Year's Plan:

Choose one skill you have always wanted to master—fire starting, basic home repair, or a new career skill—and commit to the 20-Hour Framework.

•Watch the Free Video Here: How to Learn Any Skill in 20 Hours

Your Blueprint for 2026

Hope, prosperity, and a plan are not things you wait for; they are things you build.

1.Action: Start the 10 Day Challenge to build your physical foundation.

2.Clarity: Complete the 2026 Readiness Audit to build your financial foundation.

3.Growth: Use the 20-Hour Framework to build your personal foundation.

All three of these high-value tools are available to you now, completely free. Use them. I look forward to walking the path of resilience with you in the New Year.

Bob Yeager Prepping 101

P.S. If you would be so kind, before the end of the year, donate to our Outdoor Hours Program for Children and their families. We’ve worked hard over the past year to get the non-profit up and going and all donations are tax deductible, read more here:
https://givebutter.com/onehourkidsoutdoors

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