#59 - We Aren't Prepared For More...
Mon Feb 02 2026
In this solo episode, Tim reflects on the aftermath of Snowmageddon 2026 in Middle Tennessee and how a few days without power exposed just how fragile modern life really is. What started as a winter storm quickly turned into frozen pipes, power outages, a wrecked pool system, and the uncomfortable realization that he—and many others—aren’t nearly as prepared as they think.
Tim talks about living through the storm from two angles: the professional side of working in an industry tied to snow and ice events, and the personal side of sitting in a cold house with no power, relying on a fireplace and limited supplies. He shares lessons learned about preparation, technology dependence, first-world complacency, and how quickly grocery stores empty when things go sideways.
The episode turns inward as Tim questions what it means to be a provider and leader when basic systems fail, comparing his lack of preparedness to what he’s seen in places like Haiti and Mexico where survival skills are part of daily life. He also gives credit where it’s due—acknowledging Nikki for being the one who actually prepared while he brushed the storm off.
It’s a thoughtful, honest reflection on vulnerability, responsibility, and the wake-up call that sometimes comes when everything stops working.
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In this solo episode, Tim reflects on the aftermath of Snowmageddon 2026 in Middle Tennessee and how a few days without power exposed just how fragile modern life really is. What started as a winter storm quickly turned into frozen pipes, power outages, a wrecked pool system, and the uncomfortable realization that he—and many others—aren’t nearly as prepared as they think. Tim talks about living through the storm from two angles: the professional side of working in an industry tied to snow and ice events, and the personal side of sitting in a cold house with no power, relying on a fireplace and limited supplies. He shares lessons learned about preparation, technology dependence, first-world complacency, and how quickly grocery stores empty when things go sideways. The episode turns inward as Tim questions what it means to be a provider and leader when basic systems fail, comparing his lack of preparedness to what he’s seen in places like Haiti and Mexico where survival skills are part of daily life. He also gives credit where it’s due—acknowledging Nikki for being the one who actually prepared while he brushed the storm off. It’s a thoughtful, honest reflection on vulnerability, responsibility, and the wake-up call that sometimes comes when everything stops working. Check out all things The Fairview Social Podcast in the links below: www.thefairviewsocialpodcast.com YouTube - www.youtube.com/@thefairviewsocialpodcast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574493103167 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefairviewsocialpodcast/ X - https://x.com/fairviewsocial TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@fairviewsocialpodcast Click here if you have questions about the show or would like to be a guest!