I know there are a few scouts on here, check this article out!
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/09/books/review/a-manual-for-life.html?module&_r=2
An interesting article about a book that had a pretty profound impact on my life, even if I didn't realize it at the time. I think back today and I realize how important scouting has been in my life. I may not use the skills I learned every day, but scouting taught me to expand my thinking, try new things, and to be a good person. I actually have a copy of the book from the '40s. It was a gift from my parents one year for Christmas. The language used in it is definitely dated, and many of the badge names have changed, but the overall message still applies, and it still makes a pretty good guide for life.