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The video begins by explaining that the phrase "get ready for hard times" is not meant to be ominous or pessimistic, but rather a way of planning ahead and taking control of what you can do in case of an emergency.
The content creator then states that if you watch precious metals content on YouTube, you are likely to hear many scary stories about banks collapsing, dollars becoming worthless, or other countries threatening your wealth.
However, he argues that most of these stories are not based on evidence or reason, and they do not offer any practical solutions for what to do about them.
He then proceeds to share his own plan and strategy for buying gold and silver, which he says is based on his own research and experience.
He says that his initial plan was to buy a quarter ounce of gold a month for eight years, which gave him 3oz of gold as an emergency fund after one year, and 24oz of gold as a backup income for two years after eight years.
He says that he has increased his goals over time, but he still follows the same basic principles of having a plan, being disciplined, getting started, and focusing on what he can control.
He also discusses the different options for buying gold and silver coins and bullion, such as constitutional silver, generic rounds, Eagles, Krugerrands, pre-33 gold, ancient coins, world coins, paper currency, etc.
He explains the pros and cons of each option, such as the premium, the liquidity, the size, the purity, etc. He says that he prefers Eagles and buffaloes for their popularity and ease of selling, but he also has some fun stuff that he likes.
He advises new stackers or investors to figure out their budget, their goals, their preferences, and their sources before jumping in.
He then talks about the challenges of finding reliable information and avoiding distractions and anxiety in the current news cycle.
He says that there are many sources that try to scare people into buying gold and silver without providing any evidence or solutions.
He says that he tries to tune out these sources and focus on his own plan and progress. He also recommends reading some stoic philosophy to learn how to live well with what you have in your power to control.
