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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Joker" data-source="post: 5249839" data-attributes="member: 826">Hello,I've been somewhat inspired by Rangerwickett's <a href="http://www.enworld.org/forum/media-lounge-off-topic/280542-video-game-achievements-real-life.html" target="_blank"> recent thread</a> on real life achievements to create a list of things I want to know or skills I want to master.I figure, the first skills I want/need are the ones that can help me be self-sufficient and increase my survival skills.  There are other, more esoteric things I want to learn but seeing as the zombie-apocalypse could happen tomorrow or everyone could push the red button sooner than later I think I should start with the essentials.So I'm making a list of things which I hope you can add to.  These are skills that are handy/useful or pretty freakin vital for continued existance either alone or in a small group.1.)  First Aid and the more advanced first aid skills ambulance crews know.  If anyone with more knowledge could elaborate on that, cheers.2.)  Gun safety - Gun maintenance - Marksmanship //  The Netherlands have a pretty strict stance towards guns.  I could join a gun club fairly easily, it's just the cost that's prohibitive.3.)  A conscious understanding of body language.  Is this irradiated merchant smiling because he just made a good deal with me or is he going to violate me?  Important.4.)  Close combat self defense - This one is easy for me because I've been doing Krav Maga for 6 months.  And from it I've learned the most important lesson you can when facing conflict.  Avoid a fight whenever possible and run away as soon as safely possible.5.)  Clothing and shoe repair.6.)  Foraging - What's safe to eat/drink and how do you prepare food you've gathered.7.)  Hunting - Same as above.8.)  The 80 uses for a news paper <a href="http://www.astrostar.com/Eighty-Uses-For-Old-Newspaper.htm" target="_blank">Eighty Uses for Old Newspaper</a>.  I read an article about a kid who could name over 140 uses but I can't find it.9.)  Navigation.  How to use a compass and maps.That's it for now.  I'll add some more stuff later.  Feel free to elaborate on each point as they are all quite vague.</blockquote>

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