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
010. Homesteading for Health [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:25
Do you have a plan for when you are faced with difficulties on your journey? Today I share some of my health journey, a break-up letter with soda and my thoughts on how to plan to overcome difficulties. Links to know abo…
009. Ask Your Homesteading Questions [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:55
This is a shorty episode because I ended up getting sick. I thought it would be an excellent opportunity to ask you to ask me your questions. Go to: https://podinbox.com/mona Or you can message me on Instagram. https://w…
008. Working Toward Your Dreams [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:46
In this episode, I go over the sections in the Homesteading for Beginners workbook. I've created the workbook to help those of you who are really serious about making your homesteading dream become reality. Or if you are…
007. Homesteading Skills to Learn Next [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:43
Homesteading is about skill building; you can learn many skills right where you are, whether you live in an apartment or on acreage. In this episode, I talk about skills you can learn based on where you live- small space…
005. How To Get Started Homesteading: Checklist Part 5 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:23
This is the last episode of our 5 part series where I talked about the Homesteading for Beginners checklist. I hope you enjoyed this series. Please remember to subscribe or follow! Come back next Friday! Details about th…
004. How To Get Started Homesteading: Checklist Part 4 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:57
As a beginner, you are in a very good position because you can set yourself up in a way that avoids some pitfalls that come with this journey by listening to those that have gone ahead of you. I wish I had someone speak…
003. How To Get Started Homesteading: Checklist Part 3 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:20
On a scale of 1- 10, with ten being the highest, how important do you think dreaming is to your homesteading journey? For me, it's a 10. Why? Because dreaming is where it all begins. Sure, we can do stuff without dreamin…
002. How To Get Started Homesteading: Checklist Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:37
In this episode, I'll be sharing part 2 of a 5 part series on starting the homesteading journey. Download the Homesteading for Beginners checklist if you have not already done so and follow along as I go a little deeper…
001. How To Get Started Homesteading: Checklist Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:41
In this episode, I'll be sharing part 1 of a 5 part series on starting the homesteading journey. Download the Homesteading for Beginners checklist if you have not already done so and follow along as I go a little deeper…
Homesteading for Beginners Podcast Intro Episode [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:56
I'm so glad you found the Homesteading for Beginners podcast! My name is Mona and I'm here to help you start and maintain a healthy homestead. As your homesteading mentor and coach, I desire for you to get started on the…