You can start by changing yourself and your habits to bring something positive to the world around you. I did, a little bit more than 3 years ago...unfortunately, that's when I "woke up". I left the city, moved to a very rural area, and started farming (with a shitload of help from family and locals that have been doing this for many, many more years than me). I also bartend at the local bar and have joined the American Legion/VFW. Doing that allows me to "keep an ear" on what's happening locally...those old timers always have a knack for "keeping an eye" on local government....they get super pissed when they meddle in farming affairs.