"The US in the past relied upon the consumer to fuel economic growth. Lower wages, the shift of income growth to the very wealthy and greater uncertainty may have permanently silenced this source. More rapid growth will depend either on more investment, more exports, or more population growth."
By Philip Verleger on Glass half full for the US economy

"Another strategy is Very Visible Volunteering - pre-emptively offering to take on tasks of your choice, rather than giving anyone the chance to delegate the less congenial ones."
By Lauradragon on Summer, sports and strategies for avoiding work