006. 3 Skills to Master First

006. 3 Skills to Master First

Author: Mona Weathers September 9, 2022 Duration: 16:40

Can you guess what the 3 skills might be? Is it gardening? Or maybe sourdough making? Maybe it's chicken keeping? Listen to the podcast to find out. 

I wanted to make sure you know about the Off-Grid Homestead Bundle that will be launching on Sept. 16th and ending on Sept. 25th. If you are listening to this after Sept 25th I'm so sorry you missed it. There's usually a new bundle about every 6 months and I plan to be a part of it again. It's been an amazing experience.

I really don't want you to miss this deal. Part of my job as your mentor and coach is to help you save money. We covered that in the checklist series. This bundle is a way for you to save a lot of money. You will be able to learn a ton of different homesteading skills by having access to over 140 digital books and courses. Plus, you will also get my new Homesteading for Beginners workbook in the bundle. The workbook is a more in-depth guide to getting you started. Over 100 different creators collaborated to put this bundle together.

You may even be following some of them on Instagram, Tiktok and Youtube. Be sure to listen to the end of this episode because a few of the creators have recorded a little bit about the products they have in this bundle. I thought it would be a nice touch for you to hear from a few of the creators themselves.

The topic I am discussing today is about skill building. Homesteading really is about skill building. It's about building skills that allow us to be more self-sufficient and sustainable. It's about having a set of skills that help ourselves, our families and our communities. It has a lot less to do with land size and more to do with how much we choose to produce instead of just consuming.

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Mona Weathers hosts Homesteading for Beginners, a practical guide for anyone feeling the pull toward a more self-sufficient life but unsure where to start. This isn't about achieving perfection or moving off-grid overnight; it's about building capability and confidence step by step. Drawing from two decades of personal experience, Mona acts as a steady mentor, blending hard-won lessons from her own journey with actionable advice you can apply right now. You'll hear about establishing a productive garden, managing home projects, and integrating homesteading principles into a modern lifestyle without becoming overwhelmed. The focus is always on a healthy, sustainable approach that benefits you, your family, and your local community. Each episode of this podcast feels like a conversation with a knowledgeable friend who remembers what it's like to be a beginner, offering clarity on foundational skills while helping you cultivate the right mindset for the long haul. It’s a resource for turning aspiration into action, naturally covering the realities-both challenges and joys-of creating a homestead that truly works for you.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 121

Homesteading for Beginners
Podcast Episodes
020. Homesteading Couples: How To Get Your Spouse On Board [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:02
What do you do when your spouse or partner is not on board with your homesteading dreams? This is something I hear people struggling with all the time. One spouse is all into the idea of homesteading and the other has bi…
019. 7 Homesteading Pitfalls to Avoid in 2023 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:51
Setting yourself up for a successful homesteading journey requires some thoughtful planning. You don't have to have it all figured out but it's essential to have some guidelines to follow. In this episode, I'll highlight…
018. How to Start Growing Your Own Food [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:53
Growing food doesn't have to be complicated. If you're new to gardening it may seem that way. You hear people throwing around words like cross-pollination, root bound, indeterminate, and hardening off and you feel they a…
017. Make Thankfulness Part of Your Journey [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:15
Thankfulness is a big part of my homesteading journey. Our current homestead is even named Thankful Hill Farm. Today on the podcast I'm going to share some things I'm thankful for about my journey and some of the things…
016. The List That Gets Things Done [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:13
Have you ever struggled with time management and consistency? Does that make you feel you can't trust yourself with new projects or goals? I know the feeling all too well. One thing has worked for me over the years, allo…
015. Letting Go of Your Timeline [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:22
How my focus are you putting on how long it's going to take to reach your homesteading goals? Maybe you can let go of the timeline and focus on the smaller steps that will actually move you forward. Listen to this episod…
014. Grow Income By Doing This First [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:51
What is the one thing I would recommend a new homesteader do to start a business? START AN EMAIL LIST. It may not be glamorous but it's essential. If you have been wanting to start a business to generate income for your…
013. How to Avoid Becoming a Broke Homesteader [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:20
Don't be a broke homesteader and set yourself up for financial success. In this episode, I share 3 income streams you can build to ensure longevity in your journey. A big pain point for homesteaders is financial stress.…
012. Why Slowing Down is a Skill You Need to Learn. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:57
When you think of the homesteading lifestyle is part of that picture you racing around trying to get all the stuff done on the farm? Or is it you have a pace that matches nature? A place where time is not your enemy and…
011. Plan to Jump In [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:42
Should you jump in or should you plan? How about, you plan to jump in? That's the answer I give people when they ask me whether or not they should start their journey. You can hear more about my thoughts on today's episo…