Being pro-active,

In a Capitalist society you have to create your own future. That future can be a very bright one, a mediocre one, or one of misery; the choice is yours. Some people may have to sell their car, their house, or other valuables in order to move forward at some point. Some people may have to move to another location in order to find a better job market. Some may even have to go a period of time without health insurance until they can get on their feet financially. None of these situations are a curse to the people who have to live through them; such situations are beneficial to the individual (by helping them realize their potential) providing the government doesn't get involved. Once the government becomes involved that individual may never know what he is capable of accomplishing all by himself.