I dropped out of college...twice.

Here are the secrets that I wish people would& #39;ve told me earlier.

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“You are either going to be a failure or become the next Mark Zuckerberg”

— My Writing 114 Professor

Neither of those things happened.

And it doesn& #39;t have to be so black and white.

Here& #39;s why....

Secret #1: Nobody Cares

I have never randomly been asked why I left school.

90% of the people I interact with don’t even realize I didn’t graduate.

People are so caught up in their own lives that they rarely think about yours.

Secret #2: You Never Think About It

I carried the burden of being a “dropout” for about 2 days.

Then, I kinda forgot about it.

Your college degree doesn& #39;t define you and neither does dropping out.

Secret #3: A Lot of People Didn’t Go To College

I have met 80+ millionaires in the past 5 years.

It’s almost a 50–50 split on who finished college vs. who didn’t.

None of them regret their decision, on either side.

Secret #4: Your Value Isn’t Defined By A Degree

Value is value.

The amount of money you earn is directly correlated to the economic value you provide in the world.

Create your own value, create your own wealth.

Secret #5: $5,000/Month Isn’t Hard To Make

The average salary of a recent college graduate?

$51,000 per year.

$4,250 per month.

$26.50 per hour.

It may seem like a lot of money to a 22-year-old, but making $5,000 is a lot simpler than you think.

Secret #6: Explore Your Options

You don’t need to have your life “figured out” at 22.

Most people have 5-10 years before worrying about kids, a mortgage, or even a real financial plan.

Explore your passions and see what sticks.

Don’t be stupid, but be a little stupid.

Secret #7: Network > Piece of Paper

Find people who inspire you and reach out to them directly.

Provide value and ask questions.

Building relationships will bring you opportunities so you can break free from the “safe bet” of college (if that& #39;s what you want).

TLDR: Dropping out of college doesn& #39;t have to be scary and here& #39;s why:

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