Obviously the current approach on steroids both in professional sports and amateur sports is not working. 
I believe in the power of great art to transcend geographical boundaries, political differences and even the restrictions of time.
My batting average has been good, so people ask how much luck is involved. I tell them when I work 14 hours a day, 7 days a week, I get lucky.
I can't think of anything better to do with a life than to wear it out in efforts to be useful to the world.
When I see everyone rushing in one direction, I know it's time to move the other way. 
Food shortage will be to the 1990's what oil shortage was to the 1970's ... 
Regrets and recriminations only hurt your soul. 