Stop pretending that we can continue to consume the things we do at the rate we do, forever.
Give up the notion that we have a 'national mission' which trumps other countries' rights.
Get over the idea that you can get universal health care without giving up subsidized trips to the chiropractor and aroma therapist.
If we don't make anything, we eventually won't be able to consume anything.
Quit designing educational programs that pretend the whole society can go into a profession, and stop making kids think they've failed if they don't go to college.