Preparation is a personal habit that has been practiced by the wise for generations. Unfortunately, despite the mountains of good advice and wisdom associated with the practice of preparation, the majority of people choose to live in the here and now with no thought for the future. Those who choose to be active preparers face a number of challenges and sometimes even feelings of isolation. Proverbs for Preparation was written with that reader in mind, to help bolster the spirit with advice, quotes, and commentary on everything from overcoming failure to fighting fear, from relationships to faith. Within these pages is encouragement for all who believe that the future is what we make it, and that being prepared enables us to live simpler, more fulfilled lives, free of the fear and uncertainty that consumes most people in these troubling times.