Warren Buffet once said that it's one thing to learn about the intricacies of business but he found it more important to establish the entrepreneurial mindset. He believed that one of the benefits of a true entrepreneur was the the self-realization that our core desire could be defined in one word: happiness.

On March 13, 1964, Kitty Genovese was returning to her apartment in Queens, New York City when she was murdered in a random and vicious attack by a total stranger. Even though badly wounded, she screamed numerous time for help. When the police investigated the murder, they found 38 neighbors who said they either witnessed or heard the cries for help. But, none of them lifted a finger.

December 21 is the day we all die. According to various interpretations of the ancient Mayan calendar, the day we all perish will be just about the time we start stressing about what well be giving Uncle Bob and Aunt Clara for Christmas.

Never mind that weve had 40 such predictions since 2000; this one is etched in stone dating back centuries and has more than its share of true believers:

Shortly after toilet training, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart began an unprecedented life as one of the world's great musical composers. The truth is: that's a lie. But the "Baby Mozart" path became an unrelenting pursuit for many parents convinced their child was the next genius in waiting. While Mozart's first great concerto was finished when he was 21, he stumbled, flubbed and plagiarized much of his work prior to his breakout. A young genius he wasn't but determined he was.

Screwing up has taken a bad rap for too long.

Qualifications? Able to work 24-hour shifts, seven days a week, no breaks, no sick leave, no healthcare. Yes, manufacturing is making a comeback but if you’re human, you're ineligible.

It’s all about the bottom-line, efficiency and . . . robotics. Humans? Mechanical whimps, too independent, unnecessarily creative. These, however, are the key qualifications for our new local economies.