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I dropped out of college...twice.
Here are the secrets that I wish people would've told me earlier.
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Here are the secrets that I wish people would've told me earlier.
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âYou are either going to be a failure or become the next Mark Zuckerbergâ
â My Writing 114 Professor
Neither of those things happened.
And it doesn't have to be so black and white.
Here's why....
â My Writing 114 Professor
Neither of those things happened.
And it doesn't have to be so black and white.
Here's why....
Secret #1: Nobody Cares
I have never randomly been asked why I left school.
90% of the people I interact with donât even realize I didnât graduate.
People are so caught up in their own lives that they rarely think about yours.
I have never randomly been asked why I left school.
90% of the people I interact with donât even realize I didnât 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 âdropoutâ for about 2 days.
Then, I kinda forgot about it.
Your college degree doesn't define you and neither does dropping out.
I carried the burden of being a âdropoutâ for about 2 days.
Then, I kinda forgot about it.
Your college degree doesn't define you and neither does dropping out.
Secret #3: A Lot of People Didnât Go To College
I have met 80+ millionaires in the past 5 years.
Itâs almost a 50â50 split on who finished college vs. who didnât.
None of them regret their decision, on either side.
I have met 80+ millionaires in the past 5 years.
Itâs almost a 50â50 split on who finished college vs. who didnât.
None of them regret their decision, on either side.
Secret #4: Your Value Isnât 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.
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 Isnât 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.
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 donât need to have your life âfigured outâ 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.
Donât be stupid, but be a little stupid.
You donât need to have your life âfigured outâ 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.
Donât 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 âsafe betâ of college (if that's what you want).
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 âsafe betâ of college (if that's what you want).
TLDR: Dropping out of college doesn't have to be scary and here's why:
Nobody Cares
You Never Think About It
A Lot of People Didnât Go To College
Your Value Isnât Defined By A Degree
$5,000/Month Isnât Hard To Make
Explore Your Options
Network > Piece of Paper
Nobody CaresYou Never Think About ItA Lot of People Didnât Go To CollegeYour Value Isnât Defined By A Degree$5,000/Month Isnât Hard To MakeExplore Your OptionsNetwork > Piece of Paper
