Amen

Some colleges are boycotting the US News and World Report rankings. Good idea. I admit to reading these like anyone else. But I do believe our culture has become obsessed with things like rank and a general, goal-oriented mindset. I don't see how it is healthy to think you need to attend an Ivy League college or make a brilliant film before 30 or earn a million bucks before 40 or be married by 27 to have a successful and/or happy life.

The smart flip side is that goals are made not because they need to be met, but because they increase "performance." But still, I think we'd all benefit from focusing more on what works for you individually rather than trying to measure ourselves against some arbitrary mean.