What does it mean to be prepared?

If you’re familiar with the Boy Scouts, you know that ‘be prepared’ is their motto. But what does it mean to be prepared?

Does being prepared mean you’re ready for every challenge, obstacle, and situation? No, because that’s not possible.

Does being prepared mean you have all the answers? That’s not possible either.

Being prepared is more of a mindset. It’s practice and preparation for what might happen and a sense of confidence, a knowing that you are as ready as you can be for the unknown.

Being prepared is not a one-time action but a continuous investment in yourself. It’s learning and adapting to ever-changing times.

Being prepared applies to both your physical and mental well-being, so both are ready and available when you need them to be.

What does it take to be prepared?

It takes time. Although not too much.

Think of being prepared like the quote by Benjamin Franklin, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”.

How you decide to prepare will be unique to your own set of life circumstances, and while you can glean ideas from others, you should focus your time on what you think will work for you.

So, consider adopting the Boy Scout motto and begin to prepare yourself for your life ahead. If you start with preparing yourself for the foreseeable future, you might find yourself better prepared to tackle the unforeseeable future too.

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