Chapter 11, Preparing for the Fourth Turning Summary and Analysis

Now that the authors have made their predictions about the Fourth Turning, the final part of the book can begin - Part III, or 'Preparations.' It advises the reader on how to prepare for the Fourth Turning. There is no way to prevent the Fourth Turning but we can affect the outcome of the crisis. A new order is coming but what it consists in has yet to be set in stone. Individuals can also prepare themselves, their families and communities to weather the Fourth Turning effectively.

The authors advise participating in 'seasonal' activities, avoiding the 'postseasonal' behaviors, and prepare for the next season or make 'preseasonal' preparations. First, we should engage in seasonal activities because we should take advantage of the great things of the current season, but engaging...