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Debby Burnett's avatar

I just paid the $99 rate—

Have been toying with it for awhile.

Your 2 part blueprint was what made me do it—

The country is chaos right now and it’s affecting my sanity (as I’m sure others too)

Having a plan to follow

Concrete steps I can take

This is something tangible I can hold on to— a lifeline

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Jack Hopkins's avatar

Love this, Debby...and welcome aboard!

You’re exactly why I built the 2-Part Survivor Blueprint: to give sane...steady people a lifeline they can use when the noise spikes. You just made a smart move for your sanity and your future. I’m grateful you’re here.

Here’s how to squeeze the most value right away:

Re-read Part I and Part II with a pen in hand...circle 3 actions you can take today.

Pick one “daily non-negotiable” from the list (even a 5-minute version) and run it for a week. Momentum > perfection.

Drop a quick note in the comments with your top goal for the next 30 days...I’ll keep an eye out and help you stay on track.

I’ll keep delivering concrete steps, checklists, and field-tested mental tactics you can lean on when the headlines spin. You’re not alone here; this community is built for exactly this moment.

Glad you jumped in. Let’s get you calmer...stronger...and moving. Onward.

-Jack

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Ilene Bilenky's avatar

I must say that the annual subscription cost is much more than other subscriptions. I am over-subscribed (and in debt) in retirement as it is and will probably not renew at that price. I don't believe in reading for free, so I do pay for all my non-corporate news sources.

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Jack Hopkins's avatar

I completely understand where you’re coming from, IIene...especially in this economy. Every dollar we spend has to earn its keep.

That’s exactly how I think about what I create here. I don’t aim to be cheap...I aim to be worth it.

Every issue is built to give readers ideas...clarity...and actionable leverage you can use in the real world… not just another scroll of commentary or empty outrage.

That said, I respect your position and appreciate the integrity of paying for independent voices. Whether you stay on or not...know that your support matters. It keeps this kind of work alive.

Either way, IIene...thank you for standing up for truth in an age when most people just consume for free and call it “support.”

Your support is appreciated...not just by me...but all of the current and future readers who will be able to read this...because I get to continue.

-Jack

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Joanne Rossmassler Fritz's avatar

It is expensive, Ilene. I've said this before: I think Jack should offer an occasional discount on subscriptions, as Scott Dworkin does (and Scott's is not as expensive). That said, I do pay to subscribe to Jack Hopkins Now, and I think it's worth the extra money. But if you're on a fixed income, it's tough! I agree.

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Jack Hopkins's avatar

Great comment, Joanne. You’re right...it is expensive. And intentionally so.

Here’s why: what I’m building here isn’t mass-market commentary. It’s the kind of work designed for people who want strategic clarity...emotional steadiness..and actionable insight in a time when both truth and sanity are in short supply.

Discounts come and go occasionally...usually tied to specific campaigns or special reports...but I’ll never chase the “lowest price” crowd.

Cheap voices are everywhere. What matters is useful voices...those that help you think sharper...act faster...and stay sane while the country shakes itself apart.

That said, I respect anyone on a fixed income who still chooses to support real...independent work. It says something about your values...and I don’t take that lightly.

Thanks for standing shoulder-to-shoulder with me and keeping this alive!

-Jack

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Ilene Bilenky's avatar

I can't share it or offer it as a gift, and I am certainly paying for plenty of non-corporate media. I have to cut back. Thank you for your comment.

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Elizabeth Goodden's avatar

Oh Jack, you are the man!!! This list makes me feel calmer in simply reading it and seeing alternative perspectives that squelch fear and despair. Thank you once again from KCK! ❤️🥰

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Jack Hopkins's avatar

That’s exactly the goal, Elizabeth...clarity first...calm second...action third.

Most people drown in fear because they don’t have a framework to think inside of. You do now.

When you can see the moving parts...you stop reacting and start directing.

Glad it helped you steady the ship...especially out there in KCK. More tools like this are coming...each one meant to cut through the noise and keep you focused on what you can control.

Appreciate you being here and leaning in!

-Jack

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Margaret Power's avatar

Thanks for all this. And especially thanks for #34. I have a Jackery 1000 power bank for camping and emergencies, and I hadn't charged it recently. I checked and it's at 67%, so it's plugged into the wall right now.

LA is expecting heavy rain overnight, which can bring flooding and mudslides to the recent burn areas. My local Red Cross disaster team is meeting online this evening to get ready for any needs that might happen.

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Jack Hopkins's avatar

That’s exactly what separates the calm from the chaotic, Margaret...readiness before crisis.

#34 wasn’t written for “someday.” It was written for right now...for people like you who don’t wait for permission to prepare.

That Jackery charge and Red Cross coordination? That’s what real leadership looks like when others freeze.

Stay sharp. The people around you are lucky to have someone who acts instead of reacts.

Appreciate what you’re doing out there...and thank you for being part of the few who keep the rest steady.

-Jack

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Jo Burns's avatar

Thanks for the lifeline plan. The blueprint to follow helps calm the chaos all around. Actionable steps give incriminating movement to keep moving forward with a purpose and being always prepared. We may not know what we'll be hit with next, but I know I will push through it.

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