From the book 'The 33 Strategies of War.'

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Excellent advice for surviving

Survival – it’s what our species is hardwired to do. For many of us, this looks drastically different from what it did for our prehistoric ancestors. Nowadays, it’s more about attaining social validation than outrunning saber-toothed tigers. But no one’s immune to random acts of God, so it’s wise to learn a handful of best practices.

Before we look at a couple of emergency contexts, let’s start with a more everyday occurrence: sleep.

We all know sleep is critical to surviving, let alone thriving, as a human being. Current general guidelines recommend eight hours of sleep per night – one-third of our day. So invest in as good a bed as you can afford. After all, it’s where you’ll spend a third of your life!

Sleep should also be your first port of call if you find yourself feeling out of sorts during the day. There’s no shame in taking a 20-minute nap if you need one. Any raised eyebrows you might incur are a small price to pay for the rest and energy you’ll receive in return.

When out and about in the world, take a few seconds to identify the emergency exits in any new room, building, or transport you’ll spend more than a few minutes in. Should disaster strike, those few seconds could save your life.

In the aftermath of such a disaster, remember the rule of three for attracting attention: three shouts, whistles, or horn blasts. If cars are involved, keep people in their respective vehicles if possible. Standing by the collision site is more dangerous than remaining put.

Just as counterintuitive is monitoring temperature in pure survival-mode scenarios. We’re quick to jump to finding food and water, but it’s actually a lack of shade or warmth that will get us first. Memorize the rule of three here too: you can last three weeks without food, three days without water, but only three hours without temperate shelter. Prioritize accordingly.