I was a Boy Scout when I was a kid, and spent most of my time outdoors. Joined the military right out of high school and learned a lot from that experience.
Personally, I just don't like being dependent on anyone or any organization to take care of me in any way. I don't believe that the government should provide for people's care.
And I don't like the idea of being like the folks I see every day who can barely manage to figure out how to put gas in their car or change a tire.
I'm the go-to guy at work for problem solving, it comes natural to me. I spend more time thinking outside the box than inside it.