Really great insights, badge worthy, I agree, there's not really anything to refute. Thanks for this post, kleinbl00. The hardest thing for me is that I'm a "yes man", especially in my professional life. The way I see it, we have two options: 1) You can slack or fuck up, and earn yourself a corresponding reputation or 2) Perform well and become a go-to guy. I've chosen the latter, and suffer accordingly, but have accrued a wide range of experience that I wouldn't trade for more sleep or a more-involved social life. I'm lucky to have a job that I typically enjoy, and regard as "important". Still need to get out (headed for a glass ceiling with only a B.S). I'm on track for grad school in the fall of 2015, and I'm fully expecting to sacrifice my late twenties for a PhD. "Wage slavery" still aptly defines 99%+ of America, for sure. Happy trails, brutha, and thanks again for your time!