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My experience is that adults rarely use logic and reason when returning to school later in life. The initial "yeah, I should go for it", turns into ... "it's just too much for my family right now". If they remained forward thinking, they would realize that with further education, money and stress would reduce as more opportunities opened up as a result of their new knowledge and training. Sadly, my brother in law is a perfect example of this, he just can't see past next months mortgage payment, and continues to limit the possibilities available to him by continuing to put returning to school as a "maybe next year" option (and has been doing so for over 10 years!).

You make a good case for the way people miss their opportuntiy at times, Tom, and I was interested to see how "things" can get in the way unless we plan and prioritize college.

I was wondering if it would be helpful to see a clearer link between college and one's career options? What do you think. I also checked out - and was glad to find your great site at http://www.golfgifter.com

Too many of my friends chose the "quick buck" (read: a slightly higher wage than minimum) in their early twenties and never finished college because they felt it just wasn't worth all work at the time ... too short-sighted. Having the time and money to play, party, or whatever was just too tempting. Now they talk about how they wish they just would have stuck with it. But they still don't get it, it's not too late to finish up and make it happen. But their current attitude is no different than it was ten years ago, except that now the time and money is "needed" to keep their families in a certain lifestyle (as undesireable as it may be). This, even though progress could be just a year or two down the road. Seeing a link between college and options is apparently too difficult when in the midst of "life as it is". I personally don't get it.

Thanks for the link and the kind words. I've been reading your site for a couple of months now and love it. Seriously impressed with your posting frequency, don't know how you do it!

We also have to think about the individuals who were never taught that this would be beneficial to them and their families on the long run. Some parents have a low education level due working hard all their lives. My father was a migrant worker and we never discussed education. Work was on our mind all the time, because this is what assisted us on supporting our families. I was the only one out of ten who was willing to not work as hard as my parents did. Sometimes it's just a matter of self motivation and knowing what you want. And being more educated and living a better life was what I worked for and will continue until the end.

Al, what a moving and motivational story - your life shows the consequences you were after, and others will see its vibrant colors. Thanks for weighing in on this one! You are so right about the education we get and give. Thanks.

Here's my take on why some people drop out of college - at least the ones who then later go on to make a huge success of their lives - like Bill Gates for example. Here's the reason:

They get a very clear vision for what they really want to do with their lives!

Successful drop-outs that I've come in contact with are certainly of the type who have a great vision for what they want to do with their lives - and going to college can often be too restricting. So, they drop out and start up something of their own. There are many examples of people like this - Bill Gates, Larry Ellison, Michael Dell, Paul Allen, Steve Jobs and Steve Ballmer (Dropped out of grad school - a bit of a late bloomer, but he got there in the end).

In fact, I've written a book about the principles and strategies used by millionaire drop-outs. You can check it out at www.MillionaireDropOutSecrets.com

Anyway, this is a great thread - keep it going!

Thanks Gideon, what a great insight - and it makes me want to read and review your book on this blog. Where can I get a copy?

i think its ok to drop out of collage. it is very expencive and most famlies cant afford it =[
if its critical to your family to get a job and earn money thats ok.