How to Win Survivor

 1. Don’t be bossy early on - don’t be “the leader”

2. Don’t be too chatty and annoying early on 

3. Don’t be too dominant or too pathetic in challenges

4. Don’t be too old - if you are, don’t draw attention to your age - don’t reminisce about the “good ol’ days”

5. Don’t be too lazy around camp - avoid long naps - also don’t do too much and be a know-it-all

6. Don’t brag about the reward and how great it was when you get back to camp 

7. Always take the tarp - expect rain in the forecast 

8. Never discuss missing home or allude to wanting to be home

9. Don’t eat more than your portion - at least don’t let the tribe see you do it

10. Always search for the hidden immunity - don’t wait for clues (like Russell) and don’t share your clues

11. Don’t draw too much attention to yourself - be consistently low-key - put the spotlight on others

12. Don’t start beefs with tribemates 

13. Don’t overthink it or force things - let the game come to you - it’s a marathon, not a sprint 

14. Never admit to being on the “chopping block” - put someone else on the “chopping block”

15. Learn how to make fire before the show begins

16. Make yourself indispensable to the tribe in some way

17. Get the “numbers” - if you don’t have the “numbers”, persuade some people

18. It’s OK to lie in Survivor - everyone does - just be honest about lying if you make the finale

19. Survivor is like going to college - you can be a brand new person

20. If you are rich in real life, pretend you are poor

21. Never give up the challenge immunity at tribal council 

22. Be nice to Jeff