for me being prepared is just common sence, a fully stocked larder, means to clean water, knowledge about plants and wilderness living. if anything by being somewhat preped it has allowed me to reach a different way of living, especially passing on the knowledge to my children (they have been bought up to enjoy the outdoors and love camping). that and due to buying bulk from infinity foods it has helped me to budget aswell
but i think that most of all a positive mental attitude, and good physical fitness is the most important.
it is good to know that if something happens, one can adapt and work with it as much as poss, or at least give it a jolly good go
love m x