How to Stay Grounded and Fight Smarter When the World Is on Fire

The Jack Hopkins Now Newsletter #375

When It Feels Like Everything’s Falling Apart (Free Section):

If you’re feeling like you’re trapped in a surreal movie…bombs in the Middle East…courtroom farce back home…and leaders mumbling about "doing all they can"…you’re not crazy.

You’re paying attention.

And for those of us who are... it’s getting harder to stay focused…stay sane…and stay in the fight.

If you’ve found yourself spiraling between outrage…grief…and total shutdown…you are not alone. This moment is designed to wear you down.

So the real question becomes: How do we keep fighting when it feels like everything’s falling apart?

Because shouting louder won’t cut it. Doomscrolling won’t save democracy. And posting that one last angry tweet won’t stop the next war…trial…or authoritarian power grab.

What will? That’s where this guide comes in.

In the full version of this piece (available to paid subscribers), I’ll walk you through the tactics I personally use…and share with organizers…candidates…and everyday citizens—to:

• Stay grounded emotionally and mentally while chaos rages

• Build a personal “resistance toolkit” tailored to your skills

• Prioritize the fights that actually matter

• Influence leaders with pressure they can’t ignore

• Take meaningful action without burning out

This isn’t theory. This is strategy—for people who still give a damn.

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