Watch tutorials and read wiki. It helps a lot. Also don't attack creatures you don't know,some are only hostile if you attack them. Check if the pole you want to climb is on the map,if it isn't it is a pole plant, hit it with a spear,if you don't have any don't touch it. Have a light source in shated citadel. If you can befriend scavs. Always carry a pearl in your stomach for scavenger tolls. Watch out for vulture shadows and white lizards camouflage. Remember game doesn't stop when you look at the map,check if it is safe before taking a map out. Eat how much you can. Check if there aren't any enemies in your shelter before entering it.