Stephanie Coontz: I think opportunity cost is this notion that, until you acknowledge it, we don't necessarily think about very much. We often are informed by what's right in front of us, what our friends or family or peer group are doing, as opposed to thinking about a variety of options," she says. "Your biggest talent is your choice, your ability to make a good choice, a good decision"
What risks are worth taking? When should you ignore feedback and go with your gut? And what did Stephen learn on a fishing trip with the town barber?