Grit and Independence

The Mentality of Self-Reliance in Modern Times

Self-reliance. It’s a term that evokes images of rugged individuals chopping firewood, living off the land, and fixing everything with a rusted toolbox and sheer determination. In modern times, though, the concept has taken on new layers. Today, it’s less about survival in the wilderness and more about survival in the chaos of a hyper-connected, fast-pa…