Episode Details

Today, we talk about the hidden cost of constant distraction, as well as cover all of our usual Monday segments.

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Tales from the Prepper Pantry

• Country Store Update
• Canning Season Is Started
• Dried Herbs For Sale – Packaging Ideas
• Broccoli Score and How to Freeze It

Weekly Shopping Report From Joe:

Food City: The pet food aisle was well-stocked. Then we hit the usual places, next stopping at Dollar Tree. The drink selection continues to change, although the shelves remain full. There's not a lot of Monster left, and I'm seeing a distressing number of "zero sugar" alternatives. These typically contain liver toxins disguised as artificial sweeteners. Fortunately I'm seeing a few choices made with cane sugar. They don't have caffeine, but I'm trying to cut down on that anyway.

The tag in the store has lately been missing, but the online price of a 2x4x8 stud at Home Depot is still $3.85.

Aldi was last. Other than my preferred chocolate (I had to choose the 85% alternate), we found everything else we wanted. There have been a few more price changes since the last report, with decreases bigger than increases. Staple prices were:

• Bread (20 oz. white): $1.39
• Eggs: $2.96 (-)
• Whole milk: $2.72 (+)
• Heavy cream: $5.29
• OJ: $4.25
• Butter: $3.75
• Bacon: $3.99
• Potatoes: $3.49 (-)
• Sugar: $3.29
• Flour: $2.35
• 80% ground beef: $4.69

Untainted regular gasoline at Weigels is still $3.59/gallon.

No frugality tip this week.

Operation Independence

Attempt to launch the glamper rental LOL

Main Topic of the Day: The Hidden Cost of Constant Distractio

What happened when I deleted tiktok from my phone - it got me to observing.

• Every major mistake I have made involved an interruption
• Slow progress

So I did a test - I became hardcore about interruptions, including leaving my phone away from me completely for hours at a time, setting alarms for benchmark tasks, and setting better boundaries.

• Better sleep, better health, better focus
• I pissed off some folks and hurt a feeling or two

Why do people resist stillness so hard?

• Fear of rejection
• They never learned to be alone
• Not following their purpose and they know it
• Using distraction to avoid processing tr