Most of this post I found myself nodding in agreement, but this part seriously disturbed me. Without thinking about things like yourself, who you are, and what you want to do in life, you're basically a directionless tool. Spiritual soundness is the basis for all success, I would argue, and philosophical reflection and introspection is an avenue to being satisfied in life, and will prepare you for your future. This part seriously disgusts me, and in my mind, thoroughly discredits the rest of your post, which I otherwise find to contain good and sound advice.