At one time, I considered going back to continuing my tertiary education. I had second thoughts after meeting my peers whom I knew way back in high school, caught up with them and asked how they were doing. From high school to college, later to university, and then some more years of studying subjects they were barely interested in or as told by their parents.
I changed my mind at this point.
Perhaps I should have known myself better that I do much better outside the halls of education than from within (like home, for one example).
Up until recently, I learned building my business purely on my own and with some help from home study courses I purchased online to be shipped to my doorstep. While I have the privilege to meet great people in this business, I was later presented with the opportunities to go higher ticket, more exclusive seminars and courses which I wouldn’t have been able to afford to go to just some years ago.
I jumped onto the excellent opportunities and I decided it’s smarter to learn what I want, what I need, in a few days, and be able to apply right away vs. studying several months and semesters of theoretical study with a lot of fluff to boot.
I also decided that I won’t fit and mix well with students going to college and I should have forecast possible arguments with the lecturer, something I will do better to avoid before I give it a chance to happen.
So seminars and courses will take the place of my continuous education for the rest of my life. I’m sticking to the original plan. Preparing for a future without papers.
I don’t need a degree to my name to be approved in the society. I never needed it. And up until now, no one has asked me how many As I’ve scored in high school or what qualifications I have to my name. My credibility speaks better than my credentials.
And to best prepare myself for my daily to annual and lifetime challenges, I know that I must constantly equip myself with education. USEFUL, PRACTICAL education. More often than not, they are found outside the halls of formal education.
A Forex friend and sub mentor of mine told me this, “every day is test day“. I know I have passed or failed when I look at the balance of my bank account. And there will be a new challenge every time I wake up and start the day.
That’s true Edmund. I also have the same thinking. Before this, I always feel a bit “jealous” with some of my friends that have higher level education.
But after I discovered what exactly I need and wanted to do, then I threw away that feeling.
Higher certificates are useful if you want to have a good “secure job” + higher ranking in your company.
“I also decided that I won’t fit and mix well with students going to college and I should have forecast possible arguments with the lecturer, something I will do better to avoid before I give it a chance to happen.”
LOL. Ed, I can imagine you arguing about using your own proven marketing methods for a case study vs going text book style.
-Jimmy
“I know I have passed or failed when I look at the balance of my bank account. And there will be a new challenge every time I wake up and start the day.”
Don’t forget Wealth comes AFTER Health and Relationship… I’m not in a position to give you any advice on Health but I’m sure you know who to call if you need any advice on Relationship.
-Jimmy
I agree Edmund. Our society has built this mentality that you must go through your formal education, up to college, get a degree, work a job, save up and retire.
I went to college, got my 4 year degree it Computer Information Systems. Guess what? I didn’t use it and actually found that I didn’t like it. Of course before I graduated, it was too late for me change majors. Of course it allowed me to get my first full time job as a web developer. But after quitting that job, I realize as an entrepreneur, that you can do a lot better.
When I look back, College is only good for social life, to build one’s character, and possible self motivation. But as entrepreneurs, we can find that easily.
@Jimmy “I can imagine you arguing about using your own proven marketing methods for a case study vs going text book style.” LOL to that