If you make your life before the collapse absolute shit because of fear then what the fuck is the point of living anyway? The best thing you can do to prepare is to become as wealthy and powerful right now. If you save 50% of your shit wage in beans it will still be less than if you get a much better job and use 10% of your income to buy far more beans. Live your best life. Prepare in an intelligent way. Don't over commit to a rare possibility.