The following was originally published on December 25, 2009 on the Huffington Post, where it has generated considerable discussion over an individual’s responsibility in our society. My post was about empowering yourself to take control of your own future, rather than waiting for the government or someone else to bail you out. Such a strategy is not a panacea for all of society’s ills, but it’s certainly a better starting point than, as one commenter put it, “sitting on the couch, eating Doritos and cursing at the world.” I would love to hear your thoughts: How will you take control of your future in 2010? (more…)