Is Frugality a "Skill"?

Yes, and a big one

Obviously, one of the best ways to prepare for hard times is to avoid unnecessary spending in good times. So being able to do that across an entire lifestyle might be considered a core prepping skill.

Charles Hugh Smith just posted an essay on this concept. Here’s an excerpt:

A Core Skill Going Forward: Frugality

I ended last week's essay with these two …