EVERYDAY BUSHCRAFT

In the military, simplicity and discipline guide much of what we do. Among the most powerful frameworks used to sustain physical and...

When it comes to survival, there’s a lot of focus on gear—shiny knives, tactical backpacks, fire starters, and high-tech water filters....

Not long ago, a friend shared a post about his ikigai—a Japanese concept that translates loosely to “reason for being.” It struck a chord...

The Survival Mindset: Lessons from History and Everyday Bushcraft When everything is stripped away—comfort, safety, even certainty—what...

Everyday Bushcraft Skill No. 5: Water – Protecting What Sustains Us In the bush, water is life. You can last weeks without food, but only...

Everyday Bushcraft Skill No. 4: Fire – Sparking the Flame Within Fire is one of the most iconic bushcraft skills—and for good reason....

Everyday Bushcraft Skill No. 2: Knots – Mastering the Mess and the Method Knots are one of the most underrated skills in bushcraft. Out...

Everyday Bushcraft Skill No. 1: Self Aid – The First Skill of Survival and Sanity When people hear the term self aid, their minds often...

Everyday Bushcraft Skill No. 3: Shelter – Building Safe Spaces Inside and Out When we think of bushcraft, the image of a tarp strung...

Sometimes failures teach us more than success.

Teaching Kids to Tie Knots: Building Persistence and Problem-Solving Skills One of the best ways to introduce kids to bushcraft is by...

A Night in the Bush with My Son: Simple, Refreshing, and Worth It Last weekend, I took my son out bush for a night. No big expedition, no...

From Plan to Action: Turning Intentions into Reality Having a goal is the first step toward achieving success, but turning it into...

Mastering Skills Through Consistent Practice: From Shoelaces to Expertise Think back to when you first learned to tie your shoelaces as a...

The Day You Plant the Seed Isn’t the Day You Eat the Fruit: Embracing Fresh Starts and Long-Term Goals A new year, a new season, or even...

The End of a Busy Year: A New Start with Meaningful Aspirations As another year draws to a close, we often find ourselves reflecting on...

A Reflection on Renewal and Peace this Christmas Eve As the year draws to a close and Christmas Day approaches, I find myself in a...

The Stages of Mastery: Embracing the Journey of Being a Work in Progress Mastery is often seen as a destination—something to be achieved...

Every day is a fresh start. It’s a chance to rewrite your story, to course-correct, or to continue building a version of yourself that...

The Importance of Responsibility and Accountability in Leadership and Life In both our personal and professional lives, responsibility...