A very good article by Charles Wheelan WSJ
The main thesis are:
1 your time in fraternity besements was well spent
2 Some of your worst days lie ahead
3 don't make the world worse
4Marry someone smarter than you are
5 Help stop the little league arms race
6 read obituaries
7 your parents don't want what is best for you
8 Don't model your life after a circus animal
9 It's all borrowed time : you shouldn't take anything for granted, not even tomorrow. I OFFER YOU THE "HIT BY BUS RULE". WOULD I REGRET SPENDING MY LIFE IN THIS WAY IF I WERE TO GET HIT BY A BUS NEXT WEEK OR YEAR ? ......
10 Don't try to be great.
