I was out and about the other evening. I found myself in front of a television as I waited for friends and recognized the movie that was on immediately—Brewster’s Millions.

Without much to do but wait, I started watching and became engrossed. It is an older movie I distinctly remembered liking and it had been some time since I had seen it, or even contemplated it.

For those unfamiliar, the movie is about a minor league baseball player who inherits $30 million, with the stipulation that he spend it all in 30 days, without accruing any assets—i.e. nothing to show for it in the end—without any help from anyone, in order to inherit $300 million. After about a half-hour of ingenious ways to waste a lot of money, many comical situations, and plenty of zingers, I confirmed my memory—it is a great movie. As they say, it stood the test of time.

However, this is only one of the possible reactions I could have had to this situation. I very well could have watched for 10 minutes and become overwhelmed with the question, why did I ever like this movie? This is garbage.

I imagine it happens a great deal with music.

As you are probably saying to yourself, of course, tastes change, people grow and evolve. Particularly between adolescence and adulthood. Many have pinpointed that time as when we are most susceptible to trends, peer pressure, and the excitement of something just because it is new.

Now with this in mind, why not expose more people to the good stuff, the stuff that stands the test of time, at a young age? As I was with Brewster’s Millions. And it is about more than just the ways we entertain ourselves. It’s about recognizing the talents we have, the careers we may choose, and the skills we could learn.

As Tash R. Baksh writes, "The transition from high school to the workforce is a critical juncture for young adults. While traditional four-year degrees remain a common path, the evolving job market increasingly values specialized skills and hands-on experience. For recent high school graduates, pursuing entry-level training programs is not just an alternative—it’s a strategic move to secure stable, well-paying careers in high-demand fields."

It could prove to be advice that will stand the test of time, like the tenets of lean manufacturing or the many other methods that have served manufacturers for decades.

So, check out Tash’s article, "Investing in Skills Today Ensures a Competitive Edge Tomorrow" and everything else we have to offer in this month’s Quality.

Enjoy and thanks for reading!