There are certain career choices that your high school Guidance Counselor would recommend against that actually might result in fame and fortune:
Octo-Mom - No obvious talent, looks or intelligence required, but everyone knows of the Octo-Mom. Why not try for Deca-Mom?
Ryan Seacrest - Cue-card reading ability and good hair required, but that's about it. Take Advanced Phonics, invest in hair gel, be taller than your average 8 year old and you can be the next host of American Idol.
Rod Blagojevic - The tough part is not being elected governor of a major state. After all, who knows the name of the current Illinois governor? The trick is to request bribes with colorful obscenities and go on reality TV. How hard can that be?
Jesse James - For the mechanically-inclined, all you've got to do is build "choppers" on TV and fool around with a "tattoo model" / stripper while being married to an Academy Award - winning actress. The "outlaw" name is not an obstacle. There is no evidence that the 2010 Jesse James is actually related to the famed 19th century desperado. You could start going by John Dillinger or Robin Hood and no one would be the wiser.
While Guidance Counselors across America are pushing our youth into AP courses and extracurricular activities, the path to fame and fortune in 2010 may be that blazed by Octo, Ryan, Rod, and Jesse. You don't even have to take the SATs.
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