What's youth to do in a world in which
generations determine values and
the elders are electing to enlarge
the length of already-long careers?
Consider the benefits of not peaking
in one's thirties or at forty two
of having the lengthiest education
that personal time can buy;
gather nuts for the long ride
and store them in a dry mellow
in whose comfort the brilliance
of a long life and a certitude
that responsibility will come
might make the waiting peaceful;
and so make ready
but not too fast:
I watched my father
go hard
after prosperity
and contribution
only to find in the final
decade the place where
his giving could be
all received;
and it was.
This is not an isolated
example, just look at the
data and the heads of
society and then relax,
read, and do what you can
to prepare.
Roman Ryan 