A short thread on some of the findings from our latest @WaltonFamilyFdn survey of Millennials and Gen Z: We find high levels of optimism among young Americans (aged 13-39), though those in rural America are less upbeat.

Young Americans' optimism isn't driven by a sense that things are all great right now. Rather, they believe that things will change and get better. Only one in six think things are better and don't expect it to change.

Who will create that change? They aren't expecting others to do it. "Me" is the second most chosen option on our list of potential change-makers. They think they personally have a role to play.

How will young Americans create the change they want to see? Some conventional methods - voting, volunteering, donating to charity - but also entrepreneurship. Starting or working for businesses and nonprofits that are focused on problem solving are high on the list.

But is entrepreneurship possible for all? Three-quarters of young Americans at all family income levels are interested in it. But those with higher family incomes are *much* more likely to think it they could get the resources they'd need to start their own business.