The best advice

Doesn't it seem as though sometimes a great number of people always seem to offer their advice? Whether it's about a book they're reading, the latest movie, or unsolicited criticism regarding the best way to improve an already unimproveable literary disaster, someone is always willing to dispense their tiny insight. I think it's human nature to give an unprovoked critique.

An old, but agile, undergraduate professor understood and appreciated this dynamic. He'd avoid dispensing meaningless syllogisms, in favor of more a hearty review of morality.

At the end of our final class, this professor posited that he despised unsolicited advice, but felt a captive audience of young entrepreneurs would be more willing to accommodate his "tirade."

It was during this drawn out monologue, where I received a jewel of wisdom: "Find something to do, and love, that is more important than money."

I've tried to take this statement to heart. We saw today the demise of Gov. Spitzer, most likely because he couldn't find something to give him more satisfaction than his current life. FoxNews posted this article highlighting one of the major problems faced by people without a center of focus. I think the potent statement in the article is that "people with power are . . . more likely to pursue their own personal needs for satisfaction." I can't help but think about the wise professor's statement.