Modern conveniences make life easy. But has living become too easy? Convenience culture has made us vulnerable, and outsourcing our basic needs has cost us our independence and problem-solving skills.

The remedy to modern restlessness is working with your hands. Whether you live on sprawling acreage or a tiny apartment, you can take back your agency from the corporations profiting off our desire for ease. Learning new skills rewires your brain for better focus; it builds confidence and builds resilience through real-world problem-solving, too.

On today’s show, homesteader Sandy Eplett encourages you to take steps today to move from passive consumer to active participant in your own life.

Here’s a preview:

[4:00] The hidden fragility of modern convenience

[8:00] The logistics behind learning one new skill a month or one new skill a year

[13:00] OK, but where do we find the knowledgeable grandmas?

[18:00] On the immense joys to be had in “bucking the system”

Resources mentioned:

• The Homestead Event
• Next Book Club! Nov. 4 7:30pm EST Book: TRASH! A Garbageman's Story

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