"Prepare Tribe: Prepare, Protect, Provide" on BrightU: The biggest threat during SHTF events could be the people around you
By jacobthomas // 2025-04-10
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  • In Episode 2 of "Prepare Tribe: Prepare, Protect, Provide," Morgan Mitchell emphasized that relationships and trust are critical in a crisis — your biggest threat may be untrustworthy people, not just external disasters.
  • He went over how urban refugees may target rural homesteaders and why operational security (OPSEC) and organized legal documents are essential for safety.
  • Preppers are urged to do regular drills (evacuation, first aid) and stockpiling essentials (like toilet paper) are vital — prepping without practice leads to failure.
  • Mitchell also advised to engage with others, vet your tribe and be willing to adjust — trust must be earned, not assumed, to avoid betrayal and that survival depends on strategy, secrecy and human dynamics as much as supplies.
In Episode 2 of "Prepare Tribe: Prepare, Protect, Provide," aired on April 6, Morgan Mitchell, one of the founders of Ark Seed Kits & Prepare Tribe, warned that "If you don't have relationship, your trust goes down." He emphasized the importance of building a "trusted tribe" — because in a crisis, the biggest threat could be the people around you. You've got a year's worth of food, a fortified bunker and a ham radio — but if you've overlooked this one detail, you're still at risk. Survivalists are discovering that their meticulously planned stockpiles are useless if they haven't accounted for human psychology. "If you're in a rural area and you've built up a homestead, those people in urban areas are going to be flooding to you eventually," Mitchell cautioned. "Security is really important. That's a huge risk." Many preppers obsess over gear but forget the golden rule: operational security. Mitchell stressed that "legal and administrative considerations" — like keeping documents organized in a binder — can mean the difference between safety and ruin. Mitchell broke down the risks:
  • Urban areas mean more potential allies — but also more desperate people who could turn violent.
  • Suburbs face an influx of urban refugees, forcing preppers to balance security with community.
  • Rural homesteaders may struggle to recruit allies, leaving them isolated and vulnerable to raiders.

Survival is about strategy, secrecy and the ability to adapt

"One of the most overlooked items in preparedness is toilet paper," Mitchell admitted. "If something happens where you can no longer get it, boy, is that nice to have?" However, preppers who stockpile but skip drills — or fail to vet their tribe — are setting themselves up for disaster.  Regular drills (evacuation, first aid, navigation) are non-negotiable. Tribal trust must be earned, not assumed. "Invite feedback," Mitchell urged. "Maybe someone in your tribe isn't working out. Maybe you need to let them go." Moreover, community engagement is key. "We're not called to draw back," he said. "Help others grow in preparedness." Your stockpile won't save you if you ignore human nature. As Mitchell puts it: "If you don't have yourself and your family prepared, how are you going to help your tribe?" Survival isn't just about supplies — it's about strategy, secrecy and the ability to adapt when trust collapses. In the end, the doomsday event you fear most might be the one you never saw coming: betrayal.

Want to learn more?

Disruptions can happen at any time, be it natural disasters, economic downturns or unexpected emergencies. But with the right preparation, you won't just survive, you will thrive. If you want to learn more about how you can be more resilient, want to view the presentations at your convenience or learn at your own pace, you can purchase the "Prepare Tribe: Prepare, Protect, Provide" package here. Upon purchase, you will get instant and unlimited access to all "Prepare Tribe" episodes and bonus items, including Advanced Food Preservation Technique video, Food Self-Reliance e-Book, free access to Morgan and Alex's 5-Day Challenge and 50 percent discount on the Backyard Seed Kit only on Health Ranger Store. Sources include: BrightU.com BrighteonUniversity.com HealthRangerStore.com
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