A goldsmith I know does very good work and is very successful at it. He
learned his craft in prison. Does it follow that going to prison in
and of itself is a good thing?
Inexplicably this reminds me of my friend, Steven Foster. Some of you
will know him as the author and co-author of many and wide-ranging
books on herbs. He is also a plant photographer and has amassed a
huge collection of photos. Book and magazine editors pay him for the
use of his shots.
When Steven became ready for higher learning he asked his parents for
book purchase money instead of college tuition. With those thousands
of dollars he bought a substantial library focused on his passion. He
has subsequently become one of the most knowledgeable persons on
herbs and has made a successful career in same.