Building a better you is the first step to building a better America.
Say "no" to the good and say "yes" to the best.
What comes out of your mouth is determined by what goes into your mind.
Your input determines your outlook. Your outlook determines your output, and your output determines your future.
Do it, and then you will feel motivated to do it.
All one needs to do is read - books, magazines, research the Internet - and pay attention to the influencers in their lives to discover the myriad people of strong moral character who have and still are making positive, meaningful contributions and differences in our world.