Is education important to be successful in life?

IS EDUCATION IMPORTANT TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN LIFE?

 

Introduction

 

The importance of education as a main contributing factor to lead a highly successful is a very good topic for debate and group discussions. Many people have different opinions on this depending upon their definition for the word education. The word education to me means gaining knowledge in any stream, by training, reading books, attending classes, or joining a regular school. There are several stages in education like the initial primary stage, secondary stage, and university education. The initial primary and secondary education are mandatory for all so that they get to know the basics that is to read, write and comprehend and also get a basic knowledge in subjects for all round development. The topic for debate is to analyse how far university education and higher studies are responsible for shaping careers or meeting with success in life.

 

Higher education is necessary if one chooses to have successful careers in technical areas like medicine, finance, engineering, life science etc. However if interested  in establishing a business, running a shop, attaining the top spot in sports,  becoming an actor, or a writer it is not always necessary to attend university. In such cases one must have the drive for success. We must recognize what their objectives are, and just go out to achieve our goals by channelizing our energies towards attaining that goal.

 

The ingredients needed for success

 

Focus, time management and concentration are the important ingredients we would need to inch closer towards achieving our goals. We must think of the ways to acquire success in the particular field we have chosen. For instance if I wish to be a successful actor, I must make it a point to first watch a lot of movies, observe the legendary actors, learn the art of communication, and get over stage fear. I would need a lot of practice in acting and also make sure I speak fluently and also take some help if my diction is not good. Thus by focussing on my weak points and with practise, I would soon be on my way to becoming a good actor. Here, higher education will not be required as that is not my aim. So by channelizing my energies in this direction and using my time to develop these soft skills would be the steps in the right direction for me.

 

The Hall of fame- college drop outs

 

If we think of many successful people we will realize that they have not had formal education. A good example is Steve Jobs who founded the most powerful computer company Apple Inc. Steve jobs was a college drop-out. He gained primary education and later even secured admission in Reed University only to drop out just after a few months to pursue a course in calligraphy which deeply motivated him. His drive and hunger to achieve success in making the first computer made him set up Apple, so much so that his company went on to become the number one company in devising world class computers and other gadgets. He became a successful entrepreneur only because of his strong resolve, grit, determination and his focus. He always felt that time was limited and he must not waste it. His positive attitude, his drive, focus and determination were the main reasons behind his success.

 

There are many other examples of celebrities who have been college drop outs and still managed to climb the ladder.

• Bryan Adams the famous singer and songwriter is other example of an achiever.
• Gautam Adani the famous business tycoon of the Adani group is a billionaire today.
• Andre Agassi who won 8 grand slam titles as a tennis player is a ninth grade pass out.
• The success story of the famous jeweller Joy Allukkas is also well known. He opened a jewel store in the gulf but now owns several stores all over Asia. He never had formal education. Experience and wisdom were his strong points.
• Dhirubahi Amabni another very famous business tycoon, the founder of the reliance group is another example of those who made it big despite not having gone to university for higher studies.
• Jane Austen the author of the famous novel 'pride and prejudice' also never attended college. It was her father who coached her at home.

 

Conclusion

The list of such successful people is never ending, but it does not go out to prove that we must be college drop outs to be successful. It only shows that the formula for success lies in one's attitude and how far one can go towards it without getting frustrated, losing focus and getting impatient when things do not work. Everyone has strengths and weaknesses and we must move ahead realizing our strengths and developing our talents which is hidden with us. We must realize our potential, our hidden skills and must pursue them with a drive. It is not as if one cannot make mistakes. We must make them and be happy that the experience made us wiser and stronger with a new lesson in life. There is no short cut to hard work when one is in pursuit of success neither can we find a magic want. We must script our own lives by realizing our potential and working towards it.

 

 

 

 

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