Live beneath your means. This is beneficial in two ways: 1. It allows you to save more money today, which will be handy during a recession for obvious reasons.

Live beneath your means. This is beneficial in two ways: 1. It allows you to save more money today, which will be handy during a recession for obvious reasons. 2. It prepares you for being comfortable when your income may dip. The smaller the chunk of your income you need to live a happy life, the more resilient you'll be.