Originally Posted by Phil_gretz

I don't mean it to be generational at all. I meant specific to 23 year-olds. By 28 or 29, they may begin to acquire some wisdom and perspective.

I began my career in the aerospace industry as a highly trained engineer. I was, at that time, very bright, inquisitive, abounding in energy, resourceful, dedicated and focused. Thankfully, I had just enough sense to keep my mouth shut, because surrounding me were older and wiser teachers who were every bit as capable as I, but having substantially better perspective. Working hard for five years, I learned when and how to speak, how to contribute positively, but more importantly, how to follow directions and be held accountable for results.

My point being that I was a 23 year-old once, too.