Finding a group of like-minded people is key to making and post-SHTF scenario work. In our house, it is just 3 of us, and my son is six. Pooling resources is great.
- Make sure that all of the folks are on the same page
- Make sure that there is a similar level of commitment (not everybody has the same amount of $$$, but they can make up for it in enthusiasm)
- Make sure that skill-sets are complimentary rather than redundant. (e.g. if you have a plumber in your group, see if you can find an electrician or a GC. Our group has a doctor)
- Keep in touch with F2F meetings, rather than email. You can never tell how a person will be F2F. Remember, this guy might be in a foxhole with you...
- Share the responsibility of pooling resources (I am our "guns and ammo guy"). Others are looking at gathering food and planting.
- Go to church/synanagogue. God is your friend
- Remember that you are here to make sure that your loved ones and children see a better world.