Rule #1: Survive

I am putting this in spirituality, even though I am not a religious sort of person, this is a view of an overall point of view of what should govern life and the world  we know.

Fundamental - Survive
I cant think of a more fundamental basic belief in life as the need, wish, desire, and urge to survive. It seems to dwell above social needs, relationship needs, even environmental needs.

Reason
Even if one becomes near death injured, wrongly imprisoned, lost at sea, split to shreads from a nasty relationship break up, get fired or layed off from work, loose all belongings to natural disaster or theft, one should try all they could simply to do what they can to survive. No matter how bad things look, there is almost always a chance for a brighter future. And one should always keep fighting till death (not caused by self).

What can you do to fight for survival?
Its during these times when our vast sometimes unused intelligence, ability to use amazing never tried resources, inhibitions and fears drop to try stuff you would never dare, and overall courage and determination are dropped to the most primal sense.

Can fighting for survival increase your chances to pull through?
Most definately there will be at least one, or many things that will actually pull you through. You may have to think, try different things, use resources ultra wisely and to maximum usage, and be fearless.

Why am I writing this post?
I do not have a religion in the organization sense. I do however believe in many psychologies as the rules to govern life and behavior, and the reasoning to explain social interactions. It doesnt explain where we came for, or where we are going after death, but can give reason to live to anyone.

Survival should be primary. According to Maslow this is the primary need of everyone. Before even safety, love, social needs.