I feel optimistic about the future because humanity seems to be growing more mature; scientists are paying more attention to our inner values, to the study of mind and the emotions. There is a clear desire for peace and concern for the environment.
It is very important to generate a good attitude, a good heart, as much as possible. From this, happiness in both the short term and the long term for both yourself and others will come.
"When I was your age I walked straight into a job"
Okay sorry Mark and Anne, nowadays we need 50 years experience, an Olympic medal, a knighthood, an IQ higher than 200, some sort of super powers and a Blue Peter badge before we're even considered for an interview