1) I'd set aside enough money to live for a year in something that's boring, low-return and dead safe.  And I wouldn't touch it.  This will give you enormous flexibility when deciding what to do with your life and career.<p>2) I'd talk to financial professionals to figure out how to structure things for maximum gain (e.g. what can you legally write off?  can you create retirement programs for yourself?  etc.)<p>3) I'd take classes in my areas of weakness, so I'm better prepared for the Next Big Thing.