Whether you want to admit it or not, the zombie apocalypse is coming and it’s best to be prepared. While most like to believe that the zombie apocalypse is just a silly fantasy told in "The Walking Dead" and video games, I’m here to tell you that such foolishness will make you the first in line for the chain of zombie dinner. It’s a zombie’s world and you’re just living in it, so it’s important to take these necessary precautions to ensure that you’re not just surviving, but that you’re thriving in the world of the flesh-eaters.

1. Get a posse together.

Having a squad of fellow zombie fighters is a necessary step to surviving in the dying world. If you think that you’re a jack of all trades? Think again when a herd of biters is coming at you or when you’re sick but don’t know what’s wrong because you’re not a doctor. Not to mention, if you’re wandering around on your own, even the most reclusive person will get lonely with no one around.

2) The living are your worst enemies.

Even though it’s wise to be in a group, don’t go accepting every living being you meet like you’re long lost brethren. If you’re not careful, you’ll end up getting trashed quicker than a baby’s soiled diaper. Be kind to others, but be cautious or you’ll be the newest edition of zombie. Zombies can be outwitted, but humans? Now, that's a little bit more tricky.

3) Learn how to use an interesting weapon.

Yeah, you’ll probably want some guns to get you around and take out all sorts of bad guys, but having too many guns could lead to some folks putting a bounty on you for everything you’ve got. If you become skilled in something unusual (like a bow and arrow or a bad-ass katana), you can be more valuable alive to other survivors than dead. Not to mention, most of these alternative weapons are much stealthier.

4) Start rationing now.

I don’t want to give away all my family’s zombie apocalypse secrets, but I would be lying if I said we weren’t prepared to live in the basement for a few months. If we go on a trip to the grocery store, we stock up on the non-perishables on sale and store them in the basement and patiently wait for the zombies.

5) Learn how to be stealthy.

If you think you can go in every situation guns blazing, think again. Pack yourself a shiv and maybe a Molotov and take cover. Going into the zombie apocalypse being loud and obnoxious will only get a herd of the body nippers surrounding you. Being smart and planning before attacking will save your butt.

6) With that being said, learn how to shoot.

No one wants to be with that person who can’t defend themselves in the apocalypse. You’ll need to do your target practice now because you’ll be too noisy and waste precious ammo trying to do so when the apocalypse starts.

7) Brains over brawn will win.

Of course, you’ll need to be strong and be friends with strong people in the zombie apocalypse. But, you’ll also need the knowledge and skills to outwit any opponent you come across.

8) Decide to fight or flee.

If you live in a big city at the start of the apocalypse, get the hell out of there. Cities will be the most infected areas and the further in you go, the more polluted they’ll get with flocks of walkers. If you live in a rural area, stay put and board your house up until you run out of those well-preserved rations. Oh, and watch out for thugs and looters.

9) Get the right pair of shoes.

I have a pair of Dr. Martens in preparation of the apocalypse. I am ready to run in them and bash in zombie skulls with them. They’re really the only way to go—and don’t waste your time with knock-offs. You need something that will hold up. In fact, make sure you’re whole outfit is zombie ready–what’s more important than style in trying times? Kicking butt and taking names.

10) Play some zombie games.

What better way to know what you might face in a zombie apocalypse than to experience the closest thing to a real zombie apocalypse. My personal favorite zombie video game: "The Last of Us." You’ll need to work out your body of course before the apocalypse starts, but you can also test your strategy in a variety of different zombie games.

Zombies are only becoming a more and more popular piece of culture every day and that’s because the zombie apocalypse is creeping up on us. We have to be prepared and taking this advice is the first way to start.