I think the show has very clearly demonstrated that Cappie can be motivated, that he's intelligent, and well informed, and that he's not naive about the future, but he's choosing to put it off as much as possible.

I agree his family more than likely had a major impact on this world view, though I don't think he has an unhealthy relationship with his parents at all, on the contrary I think he has the most healthy relationship that he can have. His parent's aren't responsible, but they are creative/idealists, and he accepts them for that but doesn't expect more. Cap's certainly retained the creative/idealist side of their nature, but I think he realizes that when it comes time to be responsible, you have to commit to responsibility. Since his parent's have let him down in that department, I think Cappie appreciates the importance of taking it on, and isn't eager to rush into it.

Cappie has taken his responsibility as KT president as serious as a person could take the KT presidency, and he's an excellent leader of the frat, navigating the relational aspects of it effortlessly. Now that he and Casey are back together, following a period of time of contemplation, I think he'll see another area of responsibility that he's willing to commit to. However, i don't think this will resolve itself in an easy and tidy way. No doubt if Cap decided to pursue an MBA and/or a sales career, he's be wildly successful, but that doesn't seem to fit with the philosophical side of Cappie very well. He invests in people, and to be successful in business, you have to be an objective person, and Cappie isn't objective, he's subjective to the extreme, which is why he's so accepting of many different people (Rusty/Dale, Wade/Beaver, Jeremy, Rebecca). I see him pursuing something in the realm of social science/philosophy/education. I can totally see him as a college professor at some point in his life...let's not forget about the parallels the show's pointed out and the interest Dean Bowman's taken in Cappie...or even a social worker in a non-profit, outside of a bureaucratic environment. Success can be defined in many different ways, and I think for Cappie, he'd only be happy in a relational leadership environment where he can build strong relationships, and continue being the laid back, fun-loving person that he is, but they are not necessarily high powered, or well paid positions.

Cappie isn't driven in the same way Casey is, and as Cap's matured over the years by learning to take on more responsibility, Casey is maturing by learning to accept that Cappie doesn't have to be driven in the same way she is. Spencer pointed out in that interview that both she and him are creative, problem-solvers, which is a great combination, because they approach problems from two different ways, but this difference is always going to be what creates tension in their relationship. It's the balance they are going to have to learn, as in all relationships, but not doubt it's also going to be the source of a lot of fights and frustrations. If Casey pursues a political career, I can see Cappie fitting in very well, in the role of a political operatives husband, willing to take a backseat for his wife's career, too.

In the next chapter I have little doubt that we'll see Cappie struggling with graduation. (Some schools offer a general education degree, which allows someone to graduate if they have enough credits, without having enough in a specific major). It seemed to me that with Heath, Wade, Jeremy, and Ferret leaving, and Cap's comment about loosing four best friends, the ending toll is beginning to ring. I think what will force that decision is relational changes, and this is the beginning of the KT status quo changing. That, along with his renewed relationship with Casey, and their commitment to getting it right this time, might prompt him down a course sooner rather than later.

As Evan stated in a previous season to Casey...Cappie has sooo much potential--but Evan doesn't think he will ever want to grow up...that's when Casey was so sure of her 10 year plan...but I think Cappie has proven himself to be motivated when he wants to be...Not everyone knows what they want to do right when they get into college and there is nothing wrong with taking time to figure it out...I believe Cappie has a natural ability to lead people in general--He is the KTT president, and I know all we ever see is his planning of parties or hanging out with the guys--but I'm sure there is more responsibility to holding that position in a frat than they actually show us...I think having a family means a lot to Cap--as most of you have noticed we haven't seen his parents at all--and now that he and Case are back together I think he will want to try harder to figure out what he really wants to do in the future---I agree that he has more maturing to do, but I don't think he has to completely give up the part of him that wants to have fun(seriously, men never grow up completely anyway--ever!) . I know Casey sees the potential in him, hopefully she can convince him or he will realize that the fun doesn't have to end just because you move out into the real world and actually have to work...

I also forgot to mention that Cappie is extremely intelligent and thinks on his feet.... all EXCELLENT qualities that will lead to great success.