Awhile ago, I saw a segment on a news program about a man who, due to a boating accident, was forced to survive alone at sea for 78 days! Normally, when people are put into this situation, they can't last for more than 14 days maximum, without food or water. The record anyone has survived at sea alone, was approximately 35 days.

His boat was holed by an unknown object or sea creature, perhaps a whale, although it did not sink outright due to watertight compartments he had designed into the boat. He was able to get what he needed before escaping into an inflatable life raft he had onboard.

But, BEFORE this man went out to sea, he really had his thinking cap on. He made it a point to hope for the best, but at the same time, prepare for the worst.

He brought a water desalinization kit--you can't drink salt water, and this piece of equipment makes salt water drinkable. He also brought two flare guns and 22 flares in a Tupperware container. He carried along a fishing spear gun, so he could catch fish to eat. In addition, he packed emergency food rations.

The biggest piece of equipment that he took with him was a life-saving raft with a canopy to shield him from the sun, as well as supplies to patch any rips or tears in the raft. He carried along a book titled, 'Surviving at Sea.' There were probably other things, but that's all I can remember.

Talk about being organized! Because of his planning and organization, he lasted a record 78 days, that's double the previous survival record! As it turned out, he needed every single thing he brought. All of these supplies and equipment kept this man alive.

He was able to read through his book to determine how best to stay alive. He was able to catch fish. He could shoot his flares to get the attention of passing boats. He was able to eat and to drink. He was able to shield himself from the sun. At one point, his spear gun shot a hole through the bottom of his raft and he began to sink. If not for his patch supplies, he would have been a goner.

Finally, after 78 days at sea and drifting thousands of miles, he was saved by some fisherman in a small fishing boat. He survived!

This story really drives home the point of why preparation is so important in our everyday lives...even a matter of life and death in some cases. Of course, this story doesn't only apply to life and death situations. By being organized and planning ahead, you are giving yourself the best opportunity for a positive result.

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Positive Changes Require Action
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I Can See Clearly Now
It's easy to take our eyes for granted and to put off measures to keep them healthy. Here are 13 ways to take care of our eyes and vision

The Beauty of Art Journaling
This form of self-expression allows your creative side to shine through

Organize Your Handbag
An organized purse makes life easier when you're on-the-go

Top 10 Winter Must-Dos
Do these for an organized, prepared, stress-free winter

Making Social Media a Positive Part of Your Life
5 ways to ensure you're using social media for positivity and connectedness

Quick, Creamy Tomato Soup
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Spotting Fads
Fads can drain your wallet and add to your clutter

2022 Countdown
Put your best foot forward as you step into the new year

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