Do you remember one of the posts I wrote, “Education is important”? It’s still true, but since then, my opinion has slightly changed. And it is OKAY. Don’t let anyone call you a hypocrite just because you're no longer think the way you did years ago, months, or even days and hours. In fact, the person who would call you a hypocrite doesn’t know such a thing as change and growth. So, just pity them and move on.
Going back to the topic. Education is still important and you should learn something new every day—no matter your age. That’s called self-education. But what about those fancy degrees? Well, that’s where I changed my opinion. A lot.
As you graduate high school, does it make you any special as the rest of the people? No. So, when you graduate from college, what will happen then? Nothing really. The degree doesn’t make you special, in fact, it makes you like the rest of the people, the rest of the common pile. You don’t have to listen to me. I’m nobody. But there’s a reason why so many successful people dropped out of college... Am I suggesting that everyone should drop out of college? NO! What I’m suggesting to do is to focus on what you love—and then see where it will lead you.
When you’re not self-educated, you’re programmed to do what a majority of the people do out there. Schools don’t teach us how to be independent, how to take care of ourselves, or how to be successful...they don’t teach a great deal of what is important for your personal success. Why? Someone has to fill the common jobs. (And I’m being nice when I say “common jobs”.) That’s the truth.
Let’s see some of the examples. If you’re studying to become a doctor, great for you! It’s an excellent field to work in, but it’s also a very challenging one. Obviously, you have to get a couple of degrees, but it simply won’t be enough. In fields such as medicine, grades are important, yes. But what is it to your excellent grades if you can’t apply that knowledge? I don’t think I need to answer that.
Taking another example. You’re in your final year of college and at the same time starting up a company you believe in so much. All your attention goes to what you love, your company (in this case). Your grades will certainly fall and eventually, you’ll face the choice between dropping out the week before graduation or continue to sabotage your business. I’m not going to tell you what you should do in that case, because I’m going to be judged regardless of my answer. Just think about it.
Again, I’m not discouraging or anything. I’m just giving my opinion. And remember, it’s never early or late to do something great.
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