http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Investing/Forbes/TheForbes400.aspx#9

This is a very good argument for college now isn't it?
Out of the list of 10 richest American's, there are seven of them either dropped out of college, or never went.

There you have it.
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yahoo had on their the 400 richest americans or was it richest people in the world...must be nice...but what I will say is this...the most powerful thing in the world is idea...let me see which one of mines will pull through!

Dude. The Walton's inherited wealth. The only person on that list that I consider has real wealth -- as in ownership of real assets -- is Warren Buffet. Bill Gates can drop from that list tomorrow. So can Michael Dell. So can the owner of Oracle. Warren Buffet and the Walton's will take years to go broke. But then again, there's a hedge fund manager who lost 5 billion in one week, I think his name's Hunter or something -- but he made 20 billion in 2 months.

This is a very good argument for college now isn't it?

yeah but i think the way kanye west did it (most of his "college drop out" album) and pack fm's track "lessons" will come across more entertaining..hehe

and i agree with tafadhali with the idea thing, i have a few now it's just that i dont have the programming knowledge yet to implement them :cry:

Formal education is probably the least important component in the recipe for success.Vision,strong work ethic and the ability to take action when oppurtunity presents itself are the key components that are part of erry success story.:friday:

Formal education is probably the least important component in the recipe for success.Vision,strong work ethic and the ability to take action when oppurtunity presents itself are the key components that are part of erry success story.:friday:

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There is no exact formula to acquiring wealth. Steve Jobs is a college drop out so is Steve Martin, Queen Litifah, Sean John, Michael Dell; the list is extensive! Warren Buffet is not a good example for mordern day wealth strides. The key ingredient to success and acquisition of extreme monetary gain is intution. The other blogger did mention the other compliments. For example, opportunity/chance, startup capital... etc... Education is not the impetus to billionaire list... Oprah is a college dropout. Last year Forbes did an online survey of future billionaires and everyone who had college failed. One must note that Forbes was using the US as its litmus platform.

People that spend four years in university have a huge headstart.

Going to university for four, six, or ten years is a commitment that takes all of the ingredients for success -- the fact that you complete those four, six or eight years is a success in and of itself. Looking up to people that dropped out is unwise. These people didn't drop out because they couldn't hack it or because they thought it was a waste of time. They dropped out because they realized better opportunities. People ask me the question everyday if I were to win the lotto tomorrow would I continue with my education. Of course not. I see my education as a means to an end. If I can attain it via a different route I would.

So please, cut the crap. All of this patting mediocrity on the back is senseless. People like Steve Jobs or Oprah are statistical outliers. Only idiots buy into it. Just like only idiots play the lottery every day -- because statistically, it is impossible to win the lottery. Just like the lotto, statistically it is impossible to attain financial success without a university education. Let's add up the number of millionaires with a college education and the number of millionaires without a college education -- even NBA, NFL, and other professional sports athletes have college educations -- just add up both groups and I promise you only an idiot would look at not attending college and think that they could end up like Oprah.

If you're too afraid to commit to four years of hard work -- there is no way you have what it takes to reach where Bill Gates or Oprah have reached.

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What Mikki said!

One thing that should be of note is, that all of the people on the list who did not complete college actually went to college.
With the exception of the Walton's, all of those people went for at least 3 years.
I know of people in the same situtation, they gathered what they wanted from school for that time, and then they went off to do what they wanted to make their lives work out of.
I am about to start school again, so I know I am no Walton or "ahead of the game" like Gates or Dell. I have to go get the education, to qualify myself.
Or at least, make this game of life easier.

One thing that should be of note is, that all of the people on the list who did not complete college actually went to college.
With the exception of the Walton's, all of those people went for at least 3 years.
I know of people in the same situtation, they gathered what they wanted from school for that time, and then they went off to do what they wanted to make their lives work out of.
I am about to start school again, so I know I am no Walton or "ahead of the game" like Gates or Dell. I have to go get the education, to qualify myself.
Or at least, make this game of life easier.

Guess some people feel they "need" college to feel smart ... like Miki ... at least you are just going for qualifications ... but hey you can do that online also ...

Guess some people feel they "need" college to feel smart ... like Miki ... at least you are just going for qualifications ... but hey you can do that online also ...


Well, I am going back for alot of different reasons.
1. I am an Academic... to some extent:sarcastic
2. The "stipend" without an MA is very very small.:sparky:
3. I want to qualify myself, in a field that you would "from an outsider's perspective" need some type of formal training.:)

I can do an online, but the online things is so geared towards business and tech, I am not a techie so it would not be much of an option for me.
Besides, what better way to have a chance to travel.
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People that spend four years in university have a huge headstart.
Going to university for four, six, or ten years is a commitment that takes all of the ingredients for success -- the fact that you complete those four, six or eight years is a success in and of itself. Looking up to people that dropped out is unwise. These people didn't drop out because they couldn't hack it or because they thought it was a waste of time. They dropped out because they realized better opportunities. People ask me the question everyday if I were to win the lotto tomorrow would I continue with my education. Of course not. I see my education as a means to an end. If I can attain it via a different route I would.
So please, cut the crap. All of this patting mediocrity on the back is senseless. People like Steve Jobs or Oprah are statistical outliers. Only idiots buy into it. Just like only idiots play the lottery every day -- because statistically, it is impossible to win the lottery. Just like the lotto, statistically it is impossible to attain financial success without a university education. Let's add up the number of millionaires with a college education and the number of millionaires without a college education -- even NBA, NFL, and other professional sports athletes have college educations -- just add up both groups and I promise you only an idiot would look at not attending college and think that they could end up like Oprah.
If you're too afraid to commit to four years of hard work -- there is no way you have what it takes to reach where Bill Gates or Oprah have reached.

Oprah graduated college...TSU in '87 ;) but I agree with all you say, in this regard.

One thing that should be of note is, that all of the people on the list who did not complete college actually went to college.
With the exception of the Walton's, all of those people went for at least 3 years.
I know of people in the same situtation, they gathered what they wanted from school for that time, and then they went off to do what they wanted to make their lives work out of.
I am about to start school again, so I know I am no Walton or "ahead of the game" like Gates or Dell. I have to go get the education, to qualify myself.
Or at least, make this game of life easier.

and you will do well...I know education is my salvation...it has and will open sp many doors for people that look like me...just being in an academic setting with tight focused people inspires you to your greatness...I cant wait to get back in the swing myself...