William, I'm new here but participate in a few other forums on these same topics so I hope you won't mind me responding.
I think there is a balance between having a "positive" attitude and being aware that you might be in a precarious situation. There is no question that America has some serious problems and I don't think anyone is served by ignoring them.
The trick is to view the problems objectively and from a "solution-directed" focus.
For example, the American dollar is declining at an alarming rate. In fact, the dollar is actually doing a slow-motion version of what happened to the peso. What took the peso a couple of years is taking us a few decades. But, if you look at the signs and the trends, I think a crash is imminent.
So, what is the proper response?
A. Put our head in the sand and pretend it's not happening?
B. Get worried about it?
C. View it for what it is, adopt the belief that you are larger than the problem and plan accordingly.
Obviously 'C' is the preferred answer. And what that might look like is to say, "Hey, I'm aware of what's going on. Let me educate myself about things like how to accelerate my earnings...how to bank in other currencies....find out what investments will let me protect my assets, etc."
I guess my point is that the most powerful people seem to be those who have an empowering attitude coupled with good information. Ignoring situations doesn't tend to be a good strategy. And you are to be complimented for wanting to plan ahead for your family.
To your success!
Tony Rush
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