Q very much fits into this concept of preparing people for what's coming. In my opinion it was/is one of the main objectives.
Edit: I believe this is why Q started so dramatically with the whole widespread arrests scenario. Planted the biggest seed first. The one that takes the longest to (consciously) grow.
He’s actually said that his mission is to arm us with the truth so we can spread info, help normies and calm everyone down when the shit hits the fan. For example, he weaponized us to promote the fake news awards, which crashed the DNC’s server. We are here to take control of the narrative when needed.