They give me Ruis or Regret well-dignified in response. They are saying that your prospects are good for getting an economic leg up via permaculture and retro-tech. Ruis means learning from mistakes and not just your own mistakes. Try to find examples from history as well as the circles you travel within of people who messed up their lives and that of others because of a botched back-to-the-land approach. Failed intentional communities, good people who sold out and bartered their souls away in the process, and badly executed dreams are helpful by informing you about potential pitfalls.