I have lots and lots of ancestors, most of whom I never met and never will. Those I have met seem like nice calm people but not give to high levels of passion. I read today that Mr. Pat Sajak has been the host of the well-known tv show, Wheel of Fortune, for 40 years and is retiring. I taught at UWSP for 37 years and I asked myself if I would have been happier doing what Sajak did. I didn't and I am confident I don't have 40 years left to live but naturally I am prejudiced toward my choice and my experiences.
I wouldn't have applied to spin the wheel for 40 years or even one. I enjoyed working with students and faculty and I suspect I have the kind of personality, abilities and weaknesses that might well never land me the job of hosting that show, even if it has a nice high salary. After a few months or years, I might well have become dissatisfied or bored or both. It is a popular show and it might not have been with a bored host.
Congratulations to Pat and to me!
