I've been watching a few things about what sort of people you would want to be a part of your group, PSHTF... And the common thread is - here are a list of skills you need to have someone able to do.
Yet...
...
A thought spring to mind....
It's not just the skills you need.
You really need certain types of person.
As much as certain skills are required, there is more needed.
- Are they the sort of person who likes to learn new things?
- Do they have psychological or physical additions? For example - a gambling addiction isn't obvious, but if someone could risk your safety, are they worth the risk?
- Do they have any hobbies or pastimes? Particularly ones that could be used or adapted PSHTF.
- Do they do any physical activities? In moderation - a weightlifter isn't as useful as someone into orienteering.
- Are they violent when drunk or angry?
- Who would they bring with them? Do they have troublemaking friends? What about husbands/wives/boyfriends/girlfriends? Do they have children?
- Are they reasonably healthy? What about their mental health? Can you look after them when they have bouts of bad health?
- How do they handle hardships, crises, set-backs?
- Do they indulge in healthy or unhealthy escapism?
- Do they lead or follow? If they lead, are they going to make things more difficult? If they follow, do they follow good ideas, or just the herd?
- Will they fit in? Are they trouble makers, or does trouble "find" them?
- Are they there already? What would happen if you kicked them out?