The World Is Changing Fast! Do This Now To Prepare - Neil Howe

How can past crises teach us how to deal with challenges in today's world? Neil Howe is a renowned historian and generational theorist, known for co-authoring the seminal books "Generations: The History of America's Future, 1584 to 2069" and "The Fourth Turning: An American Prophecy."
In this timely one-on-one conversation with Scott Harris -- a seasoned facilitator and trainer for Tony Robbins -- Neil discusses his latest book, "The Fourth Turning Is Here: What the Seasons of History Tell Us About How and When This Crisis Will End."
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Drawing on his expertise in history and cycles, Neil reveals how different generations experience and shape our world. Howe also helps us better understand the multiple crises that we're facing today, and how upcoming challenges will affect each generation differently.
How can understanding generational cycles in "The Fourth Turning" help us prepare for today's societal and economic challenges? Neil offers insights on how individuals, communities, and families can effectively prepare for the future.
This discussion is particularly crucial, as we approach a critical juncture expected by the early 2030s. Join us for this insightful conversation and learn how to stay multiple steps ahead in business and life!
[0:00] Introduction
[00:18] Scott’s Intro
[02:42] The life cycles of society
[05:01] What precedes a Fourth Turning
[08:03] Win or fall apart as a country
[10:22] How we broke out of the last Fourth Turning
[13:44] Fourth Turning characteristics
[15:05] The decline of Western Civilization
[17:58] Golden Age after crisis
[18:30] War included
[21:30] Change to move forward
[23:52] The cycles of social behavior
[25:44] How younger generations can fix the world
[28:20] Lost Generation vs. Millennials
[31:00] Millennials and the rising economic inequality
[33:52] Millennials post Fourth Turning
[38:24] Prepping for what’s ahead economically
[41:02] The importance of community virtues
[46:30] Neil’s advice for secure geographical investments and promising industries
[56:15] Why living standards haven’t improved
[57:07] Awakenings vs. crisis
[01:01:37] Question from David: How will the next year or two play out in this cycle?
[01:07:09] Question from Michelle: What changes or shifts have you observed between your initial book and most recent one?
[01:10:29] Michelle’s second question: What role does immigration play on awakenings?
[01:15:57] Casey inquiries about the origin of the word saeculum and its relevance to shorter lifespans in centuries past.
[01:18:30] Casey's second question: With advancements in biosciences and longevity technologies leading to longer lifespans, will a saeculum consistently represent four generations, or will a fifth generation emerge?
[01:21:38] Casey's third question involves examining historical data and inquiring if regression analysis has been utilized to predict election outcomes.
[01:23:36] Jeffrey's question concerns relocating to safeguard one's family from impending turmoil on the planet.
[01:31:50] Scott signs off
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[@sagyolewb1599]

I had just commented to a friend about generational trauma. Those that endured the Great Depression and WWII came out of that era with certain characteristics and lifelong fears. They passed those on to their children. Who in turn passed them on to my generation (late boomer, early x'er). Only later in life can I see this. I wish I could turn back time and conduct my personal affairs with the knowledge I have now. But, that is not how life works. Free will is only as good as the information and wisdom you can acquire ... usually later in life and too late to undo the past.

[@evilchaperone]

Covid was the catalyst for me. I was still 50 year old kid living the party life until reality hit me in the jaw. These people hate me, themselves, their country and want to usher in communism. I had no idea we were do far gone.

[@rebeccajohnson4232]

Hoarding napkins is a common one passed down from the Great Depression.

[@micahjobbins7041]

I'm kinda hoping as a genx, that having survived the neglect of our parents, we don't suffer the tyrrany of our children.

[@sustainablerenewableintegr8311]

Then don't abandon them. Understand what they're going through. Guide them through the hard time and they'll take care of you like some wisdom gurus. If you do it right, they'll even make a statue of you after your death

[@michaelk5676]

If I'm understanding Neil correctly, it was the boomers who closed the door behind them when the X"ers came along and it will be their kids (millenials) who's tyranny will we will have to suffer.

[@jawbrace]

@@sustainablerenewableintegr8311 wow. that's some consolation.

[@TheHouseOfRonin]

Whats wild to me is just how many people dont see this 4th turning happening. Even if they cant label it...many either dont see it or pretend like everything will be okay. Makes sense to me now how past empires fell and few did anything about it

[@charlesfuchs]

You will be dead by then lol

[@Mystic_Light]

I think it happens that way because it's in slow incremental changes. Also, the system is designed to distract and pit us against each other. Just look at all the false flags that are thrown for distraction. When people like me saw this coming 30 years ago, everyone labeled us conspiracy theorists.... we've been sounding the alarm a long time, pointing out details, linking things together and saying so out loud, long before it hit the public, and still people will not listen 🤷‍♀️

[@CC88811]

Yes!!!

[@sustainablerenewableintegr8311]

Ignorance is bliss

[@danielbbq]

When experience yields to theory, you often get catastrophe. It behooves us to read and learn from history. The Fourth Turning has been pivotal in my life.

[@intradibles]

Some people may not understand it, but what makes this cycle repeat over and over is that every 80 years we kind of forget the lessons of the previous crisis era, only because we've been enjoying too much pleasure to the point that we get blinded by it, failing to see what comes after. As a late wave millenial (close to being an early waver Gen-Z), it's still hard to understand boomers, so we still seek wisdom from people older than them, who are actually gone. Finally, we are all just humans, we are all products of our time, and we have to contribute to society in a way that it can shape the next generation.

[@Bwnasty7]

Everyone is finally waking up, but I do agree with only one of your points. Society is always forgetful and it’s described in many holy books that mankind forgets its mistakes & repeats them. Dont forget to account the elites that are pushing these turnings & they always knew. The rest of society never cared enough, However; you’re seeing more people becoming aware because of the internet. We didn’t have high speed internet. The only way you can learn about these turnings is word of mouth then you got the book to read it. The elites who run this world will make sure not many will figure this out by creating distractions. Only the deep thinkers will know this information which is less than 10% of the world. Be grateful you’re aware!

[@stop-communism]

When Vladimir Lenin first introduced communism to Russia, people thought they would change the world by building an equal class society. But they didn't get what they were promised. 15 yrs later Stalin took control and put them into a slave like police state. What ever theory people told you, is a lie. Once your freedom is gone, its lost forever.

[@austinfletcher2666]

Thank you Tony!

[@EcomCarl]

This idea show how important the critical role that each generation plays in shaping societal change, reminding us that innovation and unity are keys to overcoming historical cycles of challenge. 🔑

[@Abbysteel3456]

It's going to be better than we have ever seen it.. let's go people!❤

[@markingli169]

i've always struggled with the whole history repeating narrative, and all the sayings that go along with it! like history always repeats itself, don't forget your history or your destined to repeat it, etc,etc, there are many, my thought is we keep repeating history,cycles, turnings, whatever term you want to use, because we DO keep remembering our history and keep doing the same thing over and over again! its seems to me that it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy! this is a statement that i think fits this scenario, insanity, keep do the same thing over and over and expecting a DIFFERENT result! i believe we as humans are capable of so so much more! but there are powers that be that want to keep us in this never ending insane cycles! keep us divided, and fighting amongst ourselves! a divided population is way easier to control then a united one! ✌

[@gretsch802]

100% and that’s the whole point. So much of what we’re told is twisted and spun 6 ways from Sunday, at times just completely made up, just to keep people divided. Always been that way and most likely always will.

[@gameofthronestours]

Here is why these cycles repeat in America. In the Spring period, most recently 1945-65, strong infrastructure and social cohesion is built up. Think of the highway system, the space race, social security, the massive build-out of suburbia and relatively good wages and job security for everyone. Then in Summer and Fall seasons people getting more selfish, more petty, more litigious, more zero-sum competition and *every single time*, EVERY saeculum cycle that individualism leads to collapse. Here we are yet again! Same process, different cycle. To stop these cycles people would have to not be so self-centred in the good seasons but no, they always get selfish, so winter crisis always comes. As Neil says, this shocking selfish culture will collapse by 2030, everybody can feel it.

[@blobmonster9494]

The Bible is thousands of years old. Solomon wrote and made famous, "there is nothing new under the sun."

[@ciprianbisorca2891]

Read the book and I'm gonna listen this too

[@lindahiers4175]

Began reading book today!

[@selfimprovement1011]

"Your video about productivity was very helpful.

[@TonyRobbinsLive]

Glad it was helpful!

[@LanhamLyne-mu6nj]

Great stuff. Lolve the book.

[@Synistercrayon]

What should be on your radar, first and foremost, is that the 4th turning is not going to be the issue. The issue that will arise, and very soon, is their FAILURE of bringing in their new paradigm. They WILL lose control!!

[@sustainablerenewableintegr8311]

That's what I worry. Atm, I'm building a community consortium among my generational peers. Too many of us have lost hope and lost direction. We need to build something to hope for, to strive for, to die for...

[@robreke]

How is it that Howe never brings up WW3 and nuclear war? I mean I hate to be a doomer but it totally makes sense in terms of past 4th turnings and it appears to be a path we’re on

[@laramitchell1691]

He does- in the book

[@SoloforTi]

If you say it you will create it please say the opposite help humanity in seeing what’s good. The Bible says that all that God created IS good. We make it bad with our thoughts and actions. Refrain from doing bad to others since you are doing it to your own self.

[@jeffreydaniels7519]

He reminds of the character Chelsea Gardener played by Peter Sellars in the movie Being Their. When he climbs up the elite social class by using the seasons effects on a garden, from the view of a real gardener when people think he’s referring to them as a metaphor towards the geopolitical climate.

[@tommiejones1072]

Favorite movie❤

[@Therium007]

Just rewatched recently. Chauncy Gardener, lol!!

[@terry9238]

Yeah, he reminds me of that character too. And it’s amazing that people keep paying to hear the same old “wisdom” over and over again. “Things are going to change! They’re going to get worse! And then better! And then worse again!” Wow-profound! 😏

[@edmarsh8488]

I didn’t know Kyle Cease had an older brother. Neil and him should reconnect. History, predictions and Meditations.

[@Perry.Okeefe]

"The world is going into a terrible crisis, many people will die" "Oh my! Well in that case my biggest concern is how do I protect my money and make more money while everyone is suffering?" So disappointing.

[@victoriabryant3078]

Honestly

[@Overwatch03]

I see what you mean but I think that's just part of surviving the crisis. Of course it's sad

[@Perry.Okeefe]

​@Overwatch03 its not wrong to protect your financial well-being, but the fact that he said it was the most important thing to him was what made me feel disappointed.

[@freaksofnashville]

there is no "preparing" to surrender. either you do or you don't.

[@johnmorgan8868]

I've never heard anyone with a half American half New Zealand accent Different

[@grumpent]

13:09 busted out laughing too

[@coreyvernon2291]

I am really interested in this topic of the fourth turning! The interviewer is asking great questions too. But this is the third time I’ve listened to the author speak. The problem I have is not the topic…it’s his vague non-answer responses to the questions. I’d consider reading his book. But can somebody tell me if the author is more clear and comprehensive with answers to these questions?

[@TheHouseOfRonin]

Youre also expecting someone else to hold your hand through the bad times. Hes not your mother. We are in the chaos phase....4th turning part, now until early 2030s. Thats enough info to plan

[@gardnerberry113]

​@@TheHouseOfRoninNot so. I have a 'prepper' friend who is constantly sending me these hour+ long videos that really never get to a how-to point. She also uses the exhortation to her friends online: "We need to wake up, people! WAKE UP!!!" I inform her that I am awake, alert and oriented I ask: "So, what's the plan besides to 'wake up'"? She has NO plan. NO answer. Just "WAKE UPPPPP!!" So, iff you "get" what most ppl do not, then let's hear it: What's the plan? Spare us the condescension (or the cries of "Wake up, people!!") lest we label you as just another pseudo- harbinger who actually knows little more than anyone else but wants to APPEAR more enlightened. What's the plan?

[@gardnerberry113]

"Have you heard?? Something REALLY BAD is going to happen in the future!! Now, I can't really tell you with precision exactly "what" or "when" it will happen - but it's GOING TO HAPPEN!!!" ("...and remember who told you about it FIRST!! ☺)

[@Overwatch03]

​@@gardnerberry113I'm with you. There's a lot of gloom and doom info out there and it's hard to know what to believe or what we should be doing to prepare or change things for the better. I guess I'd consider myself a casual/light prepper. Trying to be as self sufficient as possible but not to the point that I'm not enjoying life or not moving forward with projects and investments in my "normal" life.

[@chuckwendt8328]

His first book is highly detailed with tons of footnotes and documentation. You literally have to read it like you're studying for a college course. As to the Future no one has a crystal ball but knowing that we are going into "winter" ....it's hard what's going to break the camel's back.

[@k31rifleman]

Never meet a fellow GenXer. That hated being a Gen Xer.

[@jawbrace]

I've read his books and definitely recommend his work. As a Gen Xer, I don't buy into the fact that your kids or community will do anything for you but hasten your demise so they can reap your stuff. I know it sounds romantic that your children will be there for you until your last breath in a romantic way. That's just wishful thinking because we are just chimps with iPhones. Sounds good but doesn't work.

[@blobmonster9494]

All anyone has to do is go to a nursing home. They will find out real fast about the loyalty of children to their parents.

[@jawbrace]

@@blobmonster9494 my dad had a brain aneurysm and left him really fucked up. He kind of acted like a 15 year old girl. Because of he boomer lifestyle, no one wanted anything to do with him. I took him into my home to try to give him space and lead a dignified life. Only afterwards I came to find out, he didn't give a shit in the least. It was the worst 2 years I had. A sad story but true.

[@JohnFBurrows]

21:00 stop and check when this was recorded …… ummm gents have you not been watching the news !! 21:00

[@user-lu7jn1cm9t]

Background music is soooo distracting Words and music pulls our brain in two different directions. It would be nice to have full focus on the words.

[@everydayisnew1831]

I'm halfway through this and maybe I've missed the actual instruction? Can someone please tell me what it is so I dont waste a bunch more of talky talky time? Thank you

[@kazparzyxzpenualt8111]

Where did the comment go? ?

[@thomasglee3450]

The Bible provides the best script. It's too bad that people like him don't see that.

[@GenX1964]

51:30 Hold on. Woe Woe Woe Woe. Howe is referencing Zeihan for the first time ever. Mark it down. Pause. Reflect. This is like the first time Superman acknowledges that Batman exists and is actually pretty cool. OK. Move on.

[@michaelbisceglia9154]

We are all screwed

[@lwalt7120]

Your guest sure does generalize a lot. I don't feel any of what he insists "everyone" is feeling, and I'm 54. Don't get me wrong, I love his books, but not everyone is wandering around lost and hopeless.

[@nichaeloz]

Your Gen - X like me - no lost and/or hopeless person would last very long around us.......hence we don't see them 🤣🤣

[@stacyadair371]

Most people seem to be.

[@peterbedford2610]

Its a lot of very vague statements

[@calidreams5379]

Glad to hear you’re personally doing well. I think his point is that there are a lot of people suffering, finding it difficult to navigate the state of the world, state of the nation. Basically many people want change. Imagine being Gen Z or Millennial trying to buy a home or starting a family in this economy. In the 70s and 80s immigrants who were working blue collar jobs could afford a brand new home in Irvine, southern California with salaries from factory jobs but their kids (gene) with masters degrees had to move to cheaper states to buy a house. This situation is only growing, what used to be affordable communities are now all slowly becoming unaffordable! It’s even worse for the younger generation today. So if you’ve paid off your mortgage and happily watching your equity grow, had a great career and a fat nest egg, sure you’re not lost!

[@tracirogers9719]

The 7 Moutain Mandate! Lance Wallnau

[@Therium007]

Only 2 candidates??? What about RFK jr???

[@COACH-CARBOHYDRATE]

Drink water and be less paranoid, eat more carbs and have more energy to do the things you need to do in your life, Carbs FTW!! 💪💪💪

[@ScottHenryAshscottLawnCare]

Switch to a diet that burns fat and you have 30,000-40,000 calories to burn instead of having to rely on the carbs you supply. Endless energy

[@Diana-qf5ik]

This is the exact person who puts head in sand while Communism comes in

[@caseyrindal1815]

Ya neil don't tell them the government is completely corrupt. Theor not smart enough to understand that. Let's keep telling them a story to make sure they feel good about them selves. Worked this far. Total bs.

[@SofiaMohamed-fl2wm]

I am your sister from Yemen, and by Allah I only spoke out of hunger and distress. My mother, my brothers, and I lessons and tears. We are in a situation that only God knows about. God is sufficient for us, and He is the best disposer of affairs for those who brought us to this situation. By Allah Almighty, I did not write this appeal out of distress and distress. Poverty, O world, they have felt it So, I hope for you. By Allah Almighty, Lord of the Great Throne, he ate what I had in the house. By Allah, my brothers, he is my brothers by sitting in the house. Who has no food? By God, we are in a very difficult situation. We have 4 people entering the house, and my father has died, and there is no one who can depend on us and who lives in it.We live in a rented house because we cannot pay the rent we owe. '''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' ''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' ''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' ''''''''''''' My brother, my first words are: I swear to God that I will not lie to you or deceive you. I am a Yemeni girl displaced from the war. My family and I live in a rented house in Al-Shahrab 20,000 Yemenis amongs, and now we owe 60,000 for 3 months. The owner of the house is one of the people who does not have mercy, by God, my brother. He comes every day, insulting us, talking about us, and moving from the house to the street because we were unable to pay him the rent. The neighbors saw us crying and came back.They came back to talk to the neighbors and we were given the weekend. So we made him swear by God. He will take us out into the street. Have mercy on him and us. Our country is due to this war and we do not find food for our day, and my brothers and I live in a difficult life. Our father died, may God have mercy on him, and we have no one in this world who was with us in these harsh circumstances. My younger brothers went out into the street and saw...The neighbors eat and stand at their door in order to give them bread even if they break it. By God, to whom belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth, they closed the door and expelled them and came back crying. They are dying of hunger. No one has mercy on them and a holiday is returned. I have made a living, and now if us helps us with a kilo of flour, I swear to God, I am dying of hunger. My brother, I am an alien to God. Then, I ask you to help me for the sake of God. I ask you, by God, to love goodness and to help me, even if you can, by messaging me on WhatsApp.On this number 00967772168484 and ask for the name of my card and send it and do not be late and may God reward you with all the best, my brothers Sagar, see how they are and help us and save us before they throw us out in the street, you will be lost or we will die of hunger. My family and I ask you, by God, if you are able to help us, do not be late and may God reward you well..`/--~«««~~♡~♡~♡~~•~•~♡~♡~~♡~♡~♡~♡♡♡~~~~: ~:~¡~¡~¡~;I.i.i.i.i.i. i.I.|-ː}-|>}-|>}-|>}-|>}-|>}-|>..............●●♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡°°°°°°°...........،،،،،،،،،،،،،،،،،[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[،،[،[،[،[،[،[،[،[،[،[[،[،.................

[@jawbrace]

I wish that burka could hide your words instead of your face

[@leviahimsa]

925 million humans (1 in 9) suffer from hunger, yet 80 billion unnaturally bred animals on farms are given enough human edible food that could support 4 billion humans directly. -University of Minnesota Animal agriculture uses 83% of farmland and only provides 18% of calories. When we switch to a plant based food system, we can restore/reforest 76% of farmland AND be able to feed everyone. -J. Poore, Oxford, journal Science

[@jonathanmusick2571]

Gentlemen, what if this time is different? The GPT has undone Babel.

[@scottnovitsky9253]

If my former co worker could be Neil's identicle twin

[@leviahimsa]

Peace to everyone. If you care about other beings, please consider not eating them. ✌️💖🐕

[@timrichardson518]

He predicted the 4th turning in 1995; it can’t STILL be the 4th turning, is it?

[@jawbrace]

he said it would begin in the mid OO's

[@julesneville3113]

We need to shake it up and vote for Bobby Kennedy. He thinks like these guys. We can't bring in more of the same. It's too crucial of a time.

[@lisao6928]

He would've had a chance if he wanted to stop the genocide, but he's the same on that. Vote Jill Stein for a change

[@rayrwyr]

100% of India's population growth is coming from the Indian Mus lims whose birth rate is far higher than the Indian national average, and the non-Mus lim birth rate. The reason for their high birth rate is Ji had. Indian Mus lims have explicit (and spoken at every prayer congregation) agenda of taking over India and making it Is lamic simply by high birth rate. Any form of birth control is banned by the Mus lims. The Mus lim women get married at early age (13-16), most never get education and act as breeding machine. The strategy is working very effectively in exploding their population. The same phenomenon is happening all over the Western countries too. But in India case, it is more severe. West will be Is lamized in 50 years due to the birth rate difference.

[@DJ-il8iv]

U wearing lipstick bruh?

[@duenasramon]

Bidenomics! 🤦‍♂️

[@jaysonp9426]

Keep blaming everyone else

[@ayrsine]

For sure!! Think twice about growing old in this country.

[@Mt.Moonface]

Yessss always felt millennials were the best generation 🎉🎉😂😊

[@CC88811]

Not even a bit. Entitled, emotionally unhinged, and generally spineless.

[@fractal4619]

There is no best generation

[@PuerMortem]

Mountains upon mountains of bs. Americans will do anything to feel special.

[@PuerMortem]

@-TonyRobbinsIive Nah, I said what I said.

[@KEYDUPInc-xt7rs]

Nerds….

[@alexdetrojan4534]

😂

[@colinvanful]

no hope ! have you seen the next gen world leaders ????

[@CC88811]

Doesn’t look good

[@ohthankg-dforthebourgeoisi9800]

I don’t think that “no one wants either candidate”. That is disingenuous or REALLY unobservant. There are HUGE rallies for ONE of the candidates and the other is being hidden by his staff.

[@k31rifleman]

Millennials will bring don’t the country

[@chilatelover]

so he has been wrong for the last 20 + years. When is the Sh...t supposed to hit the fan? in the next 100 years? what kind of margin of error are we dealing with here???

[@JilianToree]

😂😂

[@bwatson7586]

what a bad smell

[@dragonfly686868]

What’s the benefit of this? You learn nothing from this guy. He’s not telling you anything that you don’t already know if you’re already kind of tuned in. It’s catchy to package and label things like 3rd turning, 4th turning, so ppl listen / read the book like it’s a prediction but if you listen to him intently he’s not / cannot give you any definitive answer. Every answer he gave you is “either this or that.”

[@timothytogstad1404]

Word salad.

[@CC88811]

Read the book he wrote in 1997. He predictions were bang on. He’s not a fortune teller, he’s explaining what the patterns tend to look like based on past cycles.

[@kerrigorzoch3754]

Kennedy for President