If the story of M. King Hubbert moves you, may it be towards inspired action.  Often people feel quite overwhelmed when they fully grasp the full ramifications of global oil peak.  Yet there are many things that you as an individual can do now in your community to contibute to the movement towards energy independence and local self-reliance.  Below are three good ideas for getting started: 

• Know that you are not alone. A whole movement is emerging of people who want to work to reduce our over-reliance on cheap energy by relocalizing their communities. Post Carbon Institute is convening a Relocalization Network comprised of communities and municipalities working to become more locally self-reliant so that they largely provision themselves.
• Learn the story of M. King Hubbert and especially key in on the parallels between the period prior to the United States oil peak in 1970 and today, especially with respect to denial and refusal to accept that there are in fact limits. Teach and discuss Hubbert's story and his legacy. Bring the courage and persistence that Hubbert exemplified into your life as you work on your personal transition. Start by thinking about your normal life as you live it, and take note of how energy plays a role. Seek to reduce that role by as much as you can and share your experience. Educate yourself on the effects of our over-reliance on cheap energy and its ramifications, and importantly what we can do.
• Develop relationships with your local officials.  Set up a meeting via the phone, fax, or in person.  Prepare well and deliver a conscise, well thoughtout presentation and be prepared to handle their questions.  Provide them some reading materials, audio CDs, and/or videos like The END of SUBURBIA.  Work with them to sponsor a city council resolution to study peak oil and its potential ramifications.