Successful people & Drop outs

how come Bryan Adams nominated for Oscar???

 

College is good for enriching the education industry and dumbing down the population. I can't believe some things that people who have been institutionalized believe

 

Ok, for one thing, you don't know me at all. So don't judge me by one single sentence, it's quite ignorant I shall say. I'm simply saying investing is a gamble and nothing more. I'm not afraid of taking risks and nor do I play it on the safe side. Hell, I enjoy living on the wild side. Not trying to brag, but I recently invested $10k of my student loans into a chiropractic clinic that's supposed to open up sometime this August. That amount might seem little to you, but being a full-time college student with no job, I'd say that's a good chunk of change out of my wallet. So don't tell I'm the one avoiding risks here.

ALSO, I admire your spirit. But I too, have my own endeavours that I want to accomplish one day. Since health and fitness is my field of expertise, I want to be the successor of Gold's gym and open up my own line of gyms nationwide and perhaps even worldwide. So don't tell me I don't have my own set of dreams too, because I do. And if you continue to downplay my character, of whom you know nothing about, kudos to you. And yes, that was sarcasm.

The main argument here is that a diploma or college degree will ALWAYS, ALWAYS guarantee you to fall back on something.

 

we need a percentage of those drop outs who make it big in the real world!

 

I too would like to see a percentage of those successful dropouts. hehe

 

I agree with gnk_corp, get your education then you can try your little venture. That way if it doesnt work out, you always have a fall back.

 

Thats true, you can only go so far playing it safe. Taking risks is how most people are known today. Bill Gates dropped out of school, I'm sure that was a risk, but look at him now. The owner of Dell also did, he was going to be a doctor, but what would have happened if he would have play it safe. He'd be a regular every day doctor instead of the owner of one of the largest computer companies in the world.

 

Sure, there are numerous millionaires that are dropouts. But just because they became successful doesn't mean you will too.

 

Bryan Adams is an actor now? The things you miss when you don't watch TV. How old is he now? 80?

 

I agree that getting an education is important, though I really think that people put WAY too much emphasis on going to college. I think that some people just have the certian drive, mindset, and skills needed for success from the beginning, with or without education.

I know somebody who never passed middle school, and went from washing cars to owning cars, most of which are Ferraris..

I don't see the importance of education, and it worries me a bit.. I try, but not to my full potential. I have the drive and I am many others believe I will be successful in the future. I am excited and at the same time worried about my future.

 

I agree that people put too much emphasis on going to college. I think if anyone goes to college, they should know the purpose of why they are there and not just go for the sake of going. There are millions of students that have been in school for years, and still don't have a clue of what they want to major in.

College is important IF you know what you're wanting to do. Although, college isn't for everyone. But the least people can do is get their diploma or even a GED. It's really not that hard.

 

Of course, we should all learn to read, write and use our brains. However, we're not going to go throw life stupid if we don't pass CALM or MATH 30. If it's important just try again.

I want to at least get my diploma, then like everyone says, I have something to fall back on. I guess it's something I should have anyways. I also think people rest too much into going to collage. Education is very important, it's the right kind of education. If I am a grade A student in Bio 30 and I go broke because I didn't know how to run a business, that Biology didn't do me any good even though it's helpful for getting a diploma. But if I wanted to be a doctor, Bio would definitely be a great foundation.

I think people spend too much time in the wrong place. They think collage is going to garentee their success.

It all comes down to your attitude towards success. What are you willing to do to get to where you want to go? Some people want to work for a company and other want to own the company. Some people believe they'll never get anywhere in life while others don't see the borders.

So yeah, I think school is great depending on what your future is. If everyone dropped out of school there wouldn't be any cops, doctors, cars....and if everyone decided to follow the paved path, we might all be watching TV by candle light

 

The time people waste in life. They go thru school for so many years trying to figure out wtf they wanna do, while some of you critisize someone age 18 knowing what he wants and not willing to go to college. Seriously, give those a chance more gifted than you are and let them make their own decisions. Just because you couldn't, doesn't mean they can't.

 

Yeah, exactly. It all depends on your attitude toward success. I bet those millionaire dropouts didn't drop out of high school just for no reason. They had a plan, or atleast a strong will to succeed in another venture. But what would Bill Gates say if you asked him if you should drop out or not? In all honesty, high school doesn't prepare you for the real world at all but it's decent education to say atleast.

I know it may seem like high school is a total B* right now. I had a rough time myself with academics. In fact, I had to spend an extra year of high school to get the necessary credits to get my diploma. Was it hard for me back then? Hell yea it was! lol. But being out in the real world is nothing compared to high school. When I think about it nowadays, it really seems like a piece of cake compared to the real world.

 

That shows that regular education will not guarantee success to all and drop outs too are brainy and can excel in their field

 

Well I completed high school, I've just chosen not to go to university/college this year, does that count as a dropout?

 

lol no I don't think that counts as a dropout.

 

Do things that you like and glad every of days, mate.

 

while i went the diploma route, its definitely clear that some people that never finished school did extremely well for themselves. one thing to note though is that those dropouts were all hard working and motivated people. if you are hard working and motivated then maybe you don't need a diploma, but it sure is nice to be able to fall back on one.

 

Just like not every college graduate is