"Over time, the repetition of survival assumptions, half-truths, or outright lies became an all-too-trusting public's "truth" about outdoor survival and primaive living skills. The majority of the public didn't care (and still don't). A plethroia of survial books, as well, have been written by authors who are not survival instructors; and, judging by their works, they haven't bothered to try out the supposed lifesaving skills the regurgitate upon the page. Even more common are survival skills practionioners who, while proficient in many physical skills, don't psychologically live what they teach. This "walk-the-talk" concept goes much deeper than simply doing a hand drill every other morning while living in the city. It is an all-encompassing life attitude that affects every decision one makes in their quest to do more with less. All within their environment. The quest for the all-important calorie ruled the day, and there was no time or consciousness for complicated, flashy skills that didn't put meat in the pot. In essence, truly living a self-reliant life (whether the lifestyle incorporates literal "stone-age" skills or not) demands a lifstyle commitment on all levels that few can stomach".
Ultimate guide to wilderness living by John and Geri McPherson
