You should pass on your wisdom to the younger generations.
Bob's son Bill is graduating college with honors and is deciding between various job offers.
Bob wants his son to find productive employment.
Bob tells his son that he would have been happier if he had chosen a career that he loved over one with better financial benefits.
Bob never mentions his own career experience and tells his son to objectively evaluate his job offers.
Bill listens to his father's advice and pursues a less lucrative career in a field that he loves.
Bill makes the same mistake his father did in chasing money and finds himself in a job that he hates.