Two things: 1. You're in an industry which is obsessed, quite irrationally, with youth. Steve Jobs might have been a young entrepreneur, but he didn't create

Two things: 1. You're in an industry which is obsessed, quite irrationally, with youth. Steve Jobs might have been a young entrepreneur, but he didn't create the iPhone at 29. Rupert Murdoch might be ancient, but he's still a player (in all respects, apparently!). Older people are a lot more interesting and competent than for which our industry, and our youth-obsessed culture, give them credit. I would also like to note that people who get too much too quickly tend to burn out, lack social context, and suffer from other ailments which lead to general weirdness. Pop stars aren't the only ones who face these issues. Work is important, but you can't buy back your youth -- so enjoy it. It is the single most valuable asset you have. 2. My good friend Inflation would like to have a word with you about your retirement fund.