Crew, Tribe, MAG. Why be a part of one?

Last updated Jan 31, 2023

• Groups
• Philosophy

• Humans by nature are Tribal.
• Security: Strength in numbers.
• Decision Making & Planning: 2 heads are better than 1, 3 better than 2 and so on.
• Workload: More people = getting more done. One simply can’t do everything.
• What if you become sick or injured?
• Skillsets: Having a wider range of skillsets.
• Emotional Support.

• Put in the time! It takes time to get to know people.
• A solid group won’t take new members in too quickly.
• Get to know potential groups or members.
• Trust: start forming those trusted relationships now.
• With the ever-changing environment we live in things could change quickly.
• Make sure you like everything about the group or person. That takes time.

• Lack of Common Goals.
• Lack of Organization.
• Leadership Overbearing.
• OPSEC: Loose lips.
• Are you running to something or away from something?
• Joining out of Fear.
• Social Gathering.
• No Schedule or Structure.
• Don’t have time. Repeatedly postponing meetings or workdays.
• Doomsday Preppers & Militia.

• What are you looking for in a group?
• Where to look?
• Put yourself out there.
• Be a good candidate.
• Compromises.
• Common Goals.
• Have useful skills to offer.
• Always be looking for potential Crews or members.
• Be a team player.
• Make sure you talk with every member of the group.
• What does it take to get in?
• What does it take to stay in?
• How does one get out?