12 Ways To Stop America’s Decline

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Planting the seeds for America’s comeback.
There’s not much the typical American can do about sky-high unemployment, the massive national debt, or a flat-lining economy. But you’re far from powerless. Here are 12 things ordinary folks can do to help position themselves, and America, for a comeback.

Stop complaining.
Sure, there’s plenty to be unhappy about. But there are still a lot of Americans who are too busy to whine because they’re starting small businesses, reforging their careers, and figuring out how to get ahead. It’s harder than before. But still a lot easier than it is in other places.
  
Stop waiting for Washington to solve problems.
Far too many people depend on the U.S. government for all or part of their livelihood. Demographic trends and basic math make it nearly certain that in the future, government will do less to take care of people. Get ready for it.

Get involved in your community.
For all the anxiety it produces, the folderol in Washington matters less than what happens in your city, your town, and your neighborhood. If you want to make a difference, stop watching the national news and join the school board or the town council.

Stop being scared.
Controversies over the Ground Zero mosque, moving prisoners out of Guantanamo Bay, and President Obama’s heritage are based on fear and ignorance. Courage is a better trait. Get informed and don’t let fear-mongers exploit your insecurities.

Be more entrepreneurial.
You don’t have to start a company. Just pursue something you’re passionate about, even if it’s in your spare time. With fewer stable jobs in big companies, learning to fend for yourself more will pay dividends.

Work more.
A typical American works about 1,680 hours a year, which is less than the workload in at least 20 developed countries. Leisure is nice but hard to enjoy when money is tight. Even if you have to work for free at a part-time job, it could help sharpen your skills and expose you to new opportunities.


Get out of debt.
Some debt is smart, but using loans or credit cards to finance stuff that’s not essential severely limits your financial flexibility and your ability to exploit opportunities. Americans have been slowly paying down debt but still have way too much.
 

Solve a problem.
You won’t distinguish yourself by taking orders. You might by showing initiative and figuring out better, faster, or cheaper ways to do things. Companies call that innovation. It works for individuals, too.