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About M.D. Creekmore

Hello, I’m M.D. Creekmoreβ€”author, YouTuber, and lifelong advocate for self-reliance, personal freedom, and living well with less. I grew up in Appalachia under difficult circumstances. My family was what most people would call dirt poor, and at different times we lived in cars, tents, makeshift shelters, and one-room shacks. Those experiences taught me early that security doesn’t always come from money. It comes from useful skills, adaptability, determination, and knowing how to make the most of what you have. When I was around 14 or 15, a friend gave me a book about wilderness survival. That book … Read More about About M.D. Creekmore

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Advice for young people often goes unheeded until the body starts to break down. Here is the reality of your health today.

When I look back at my own youth, I recall endless energy and a body that never complained. It is easy to take your physical health for granted when you do not have aches, pains, or the reality of aging weighing you down. This phase of life feels permanent, but it passes faster than you expect.

This reflection on youth and aging serves as a reminder to appreciate your capabilities while you have them. I am offering this simple advice for young people because I know how quickly things change. Listen to these life lessons before you find yourself looking back, wondering where the time and strength went.

Subscribe to keep up with my thoughts on life and preparedness, and let me know in the comments what advice you wish you had received sooner.

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I’m M.D. Creekmore, author of five books on preparedness and self-reliance. My work has been featured in The Backwoodsman, American Survival Guide, and The Daily Mail.

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0:00 Reflecting on the physical toll of youth
2:07 The long-term impact of early habits
5:08 Financial traps that haunt your later years
6:21 The weight of rushing into major commitments
This video went off the rails 😳
A video about gossip and backbiting in Appalachia β€” how people spread lies and half-truths about divorces, relationships, cheating, child support, coworkers, and other personal situations. The message is simple: don’t believe everything you hear, and don’t repeat gossip you can’t verify.

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I’m M.D. Creekmore, author of five books on preparedness and self-reliance. My work has been featured in The Backwoodsman, American Survival Guide, and The Daily Mail.

Some links above may be affiliate links. I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

0:00 The Culture of Gossip and Backbiting
0:45 The Dark Side of Divorce and Custody Battles
3:53 Why People Fabricate Malicious Tales
5:16 Sneaking Around and Deflecting Blame
9:36 Protecting Your Reputation From Manipulators
This Happens All the Time in Appalachia
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I’m M.D. Creekmore, author of five books on preparedness and self-reliance. My work has been featured in The Backwoodsman, American Survival Guide, and The Daily Mail.

Some links above may be affiliate links. I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Chapters
0:00 Addressing the porch controversy
1:50 Analyzing the construction and support
6:17 Future plans for the patio space
8:31 Final thoughts on the porch design
My House is iΜΆsΜΆnΜΆ'ΜΆtΜΆ Going to Fall Over!
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πŸ”” π’π”ππ’π‚π‘πˆππ„ ππ„π…πŽπ‘π„ π“π‡π„π˜ 𝐁𝐀𝐍 π‚πŽπŒπŒπŽπ 𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐒𝐄

I’m M.D. Creekmore, author of five books on preparedness and self-reliance. My work has been featured in The Backwoodsman, American Survival Guide, and The Daily Mail.

Some links above may be affiliate links. I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

I am finally back after dealing with severe back pain that completely sidelined me for the past week.

This recent flare-up caused significant mobility issues, making it difficult to even move around the house comfortably. I spent most of my time trying to find specific positions that would alleviate the discomfort radiating down my leg, which gave me a new perspective on the challenges of chronic pain management. It has been a difficult stretch, but I am happy to report that my back is finally starting to improve.

If you have ever dealt with a sudden health recovery setback, you know how frustrating it can be to lose your independence for a few days. I am sharing this update because I know many of you have been asking about my absence, and I wanted to be transparent about what happened.

Subscribe to stay updated as I get back to my regular schedule, and let me know in the comments how you handle unexpected health challenges.

0:00 Recovering from a rough week
0:38 Signs of a global collapse
2:14 The coming surge in fuel prices
5:00 Is this all part of a larger plan?
8:24 Practical steps for uncertain times
The Warning Signs Are Everywhere Now...
I went into town today and saw diesel at $5.79, gas at $3.79, packed gas stations, and a Walmart full of people with loaded carts. With prices climbing and the economy looking rough, where is all this spending money coming fromβ€”and how much of it is going on credit cards?

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CHAPTERS
0:00 Diesel and Gas Prices Keep Climbing
0:55 Every Gas Pump Was Busy
1:25 Walmart Was Packed
3:30 Where Is All This Money Coming From?
4:05 Why Aren’t More People Working?
6:20 Are People Living on Credit Cards?
7:00 Why I Still Pay With Cash
8:50 Why People Love to Spend
9:35 Buying Things That Hold Their Value
11:25 People Think It’ll Get Better
11:50 What Happens When the Credit Runs Out?

πŸ”” π’π”ππ’π‚π‘πˆππ„ ππ„π…πŽπ‘π„ π“π‡π„π˜ 𝐁𝐀𝐍 π‚πŽπŒπŒπŽπ 𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐒𝐄

I’m M.D. Creekmore, author of five books on preparedness and self-reliance. My work has been featured in The Backwoodsman, American Survival Guide, and The Daily Mail.

Above links, or the pages referenced, contain affiliate links. Commissions earned.
What I Saw In Town Today Should NOT Be Happening!
Marrying the wrong woman can change the course of a man’s entire life. Divorce can affect his finances, his home, his relationship with his children, and his ability to recover and start over.

In this video, I talk about why unmarried men need to think very carefully before getting married β€” and why men who have already been through a divorce should be especially cautious about doing it again.

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CHAPTERS

πŸ”” π’π”ππ’π‚π‘πˆππ„ ππ„π…πŽπ‘π„ π“π‡π„π˜ 𝐁𝐀𝐍 π‚πŽπŒπŒπŽπ 𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐒𝐄

I’m M.D. Creekmore, author of five books on preparedness and self-reliance. My work has been featured in The Backwoodsman, American Survival Guide, and The Daily Mail.

Above links, or the pages referenced, contain affiliate links. Commissions earned.
This Is a Warning to Unmarried Men
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