Education is the only key to "Success"?

Philippines
April 9, 2013 12:51am CST
Do you really believe that? i took up Bachelor of Science in Nursing but wasn't able to pursue my education. My grandmother said I need to finish my studies. Does this mean I can't have a better life because I don't have a degree?
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9 responses
• India
9 Apr 13
Lot of uneducated persons achieved a lot in their life. So education is not the only way to get success in our life. I agree education is important in life and we can make a good future based on our qualification, but still some degree holders struggles a lot in their life and don't have the ability to get good job. Education is a key for success, but it is not the only key for success.
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• Philippines
9 Apr 13
That's what I have noticed also in our country. There's a lot of degree holder but are jobless. Maybe it's up with your guts and abilities. Not all employers requires a degree it's up to the employee if he prove himself or not.
• United States
9 Apr 13
I think it just depend's on the person you are, a lot of people think differently and can learn without having to go to school.I wanted to go to school for baking bit i found i actually learned better on my own.i am better at doing thing's by experiencing them and attempting them several time's before i can get it right.I wish you luck on whatever you decide.
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• Philippines
9 Apr 13
Even if i want to go to school I don't have a budget. I do a lot of researching about those successful people around the globe and not all of them has a degree. Some are from rugs to riches. I always make them as my inspiration.
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@katie0 (5203)
• Japan
9 Apr 13
I think it can help a lot, employers really look into this stuff as we know, because the competition is so big now they can pick whoever they want so the more diplomas and well prepared a person is the better.
• Philippines
11 Apr 13
Yes, that's why have i do have a problem every time I apply. All employers always check the applicant's edional ground
@quieley (316)
• Philippines
9 Apr 13
You're right when you said that most rich people in the world have rugs to riches stories. Success depends on every individual. I agree that education is really important, but that doesn't mean people who don't have this don't live a better life. What really matters is the person's determination. It's true that the one who earns a degree finds a good job. I believe that employment is just a comfort zone. There are still other ways to have an income for people who didn't pursue their studies.
• Philippines
9 Apr 13
You are right. We can still have income in other way just like having a business. This field does not require a degree holder to start. Mostly of the richest people all over the globe got millions from their own businesses and not from being an employee in a company.
@ayeeesha (1127)
• Philippines
9 Apr 13
It may not be the only key to success but it's definitely your stepping stone towards a better life. It's easier to get a job because most companies require a Bachelor's degree before hiring someone. So it does help a lot. All those people who were not able to graduate are hardworking, dedicated and determined people that's why they achieved something even without a college degree.
@ayeeesha (1127)
• Philippines
9 Apr 13
That might happen. That's why education is also important. On the other hand, putting up your own business is a good start. Start at something simple and easy to sell that doesn't require a big amount of capital. With patience, hard work and determination, you'll surely succeed :)
• Philippines
9 Apr 13
Thanks for that wonderful advise. I am planning a lot of business now and hope it will be successful someday. I want to have a stable life before i get married so that my children will have a good future.
• Philippines
9 Apr 13
Yes you are right. I think I should start a business so that no one will require me a degree. I cannot find a good position if I'll work in a company. I'll be forever in the same position without any promotion because of my educational background.
@Ashokraj (107)
• India
21 Apr 13
Education is a little part of life. If we fail in that, we will fail in life. This totally wrong. There are lot of ways to achieve and get a great position in life. Education is one of the ways. But many people chose education to settle in life. Whatever you do, work hard. It is the real key to success
@MoonGypsy (4606)
• United States
14 Apr 13
i don't believe that education is the key to success. that is what the powers that be want you to believe, so that you can spend up all your money on school and be in debt to school loans when we get grown up. i believe it can be one avenue to success, depending on what success is for you. success for me is that i am a young person who receives retirement pay and i make money online. i am still not rich, but i have success, because i am happy and i love what i am doing right now. i also am able to take care of myself and family. that is what i call success.
@ARIES1973 (11426)
• Legaspi, Philippines
14 Apr 13
Generally, education is the key to success. But you have added the word only which makes it more specific. So what I could say is that is is not the only way but can be a better way. We may gather all the money that we want, but we do not know how to manage it because we lack education, then everything may gone into waste. When we say education, it does not only mean that we go to school. we can educate ourselves in several ways. Have a wonderful day!
@srisahara (4508)
• Indonesia
9 Apr 13
Hi friend, I think education is not the only key to success. The luck, relation, effort and persistence are some keys to success. But, most of parents want to their child or grandchild can finish their study. I think your grandmother want you do some effort to finish your study.