To be self-reliant, you must be willing to work. Work can become a source of happiness, and self-esteem, as well as prosperity. Food storage is a vital aspect of self-reliance. Storing, using and knowing how to produce and prepare food and other items that are essential for life creates security and stability for you and your family. If a disaster does occur, and you were forced to temporarily leave you home, you could do so with a minimum of discomfort.
Many people are apathetic about preparedness.
Often because they aren't sure what to do or where to begin. People become so overwhelmed at the prospect of a crisis and the responsibility of self-reliance that they become discouraged before they begin. Others are frustrated by contradictory advice, not sure whose ideas to follow. Still others do nothing, figuring that if trouble comes, an emergency disaster organization will rush to their rescue. A common misconception that must be refuted is that the government will immediately come to the rescue.