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Hey everyone.
So, I'm currently a sophomore university student in the field of business administration.
At the tender age of 17, I decided that I wanted to be an entrepreneur my entire life. It was at that age that I began discovering and reading books like Rich Dad Poor Dad, Think and Grow Rich, etc, and many other entrepreneur-related books. In short, my beliefs of "you don't need a degree to succeed" were strengthened through these readings. I'm 20 now and I still operate under this mindset.
And let me just point out that I'm not just 'interested' in being an entrepreneur.
When I was 16, I created a website, built a huge community to it (it was a forum), and after several months sold it for $14,000. Since then, I've developed many websites and I run a couple of online service-based businesses (e.g. article writing, SEO services, web design services, etc).
So, it's clear to me that I strive to pave my own way- to create businesses and to work on my own terms.
Now, here's my dilemma: I'm struggling in university.
I'm struggling terribly. I'm not motivated to study or finish my program. I'm putting in zero effort into my studies, frankly because my priorities are with entrepreneurship. All my effort is currently being put into learning skills that'd make me a better entrepreneur (e.g. design, user experience, programming, marketing, sales) and running my own businesses.
Why did I decide to attend university in the first place, you ask? For 3 simple reasons:
1) I wasn't making enough money to justify NOT going to university
2) I wanted a way to build a business network and meet potential co-founders
3) To progress in life and develop fruitful, long-lasting relationships
Quitting or taking time off university is a potential option, but I'm scared to say the least. I already took a year off after high school, created a web app, but it didn't get far and so I shut it down.
In general, I'm scared that it might be foolish not go after that business degree and to do what 90% of students wouldn't even consider doing.
I don't really have anybody I can talk regarding my situation. And it's not like a lot of my peers are in the same boat either. 97% of students in my program are driving the Slowlane, striving to find that perfect accounting or finance job upon graduation. They're not interested in entrepreneurship. My parents have been quite resourceful, but they encourage me to finish my university program and to go into entrepreneurship upon graduation.
Maybe somebody here has been in my shoes before? I'm interested in hearing your thoughts!
Thanks.
So, I'm currently a sophomore university student in the field of business administration.
At the tender age of 17, I decided that I wanted to be an entrepreneur my entire life. It was at that age that I began discovering and reading books like Rich Dad Poor Dad, Think and Grow Rich, etc, and many other entrepreneur-related books. In short, my beliefs of "you don't need a degree to succeed" were strengthened through these readings. I'm 20 now and I still operate under this mindset.
And let me just point out that I'm not just 'interested' in being an entrepreneur.
When I was 16, I created a website, built a huge community to it (it was a forum), and after several months sold it for $14,000. Since then, I've developed many websites and I run a couple of online service-based businesses (e.g. article writing, SEO services, web design services, etc).
So, it's clear to me that I strive to pave my own way- to create businesses and to work on my own terms.
Now, here's my dilemma: I'm struggling in university.
I'm struggling terribly. I'm not motivated to study or finish my program. I'm putting in zero effort into my studies, frankly because my priorities are with entrepreneurship. All my effort is currently being put into learning skills that'd make me a better entrepreneur (e.g. design, user experience, programming, marketing, sales) and running my own businesses.
Why did I decide to attend university in the first place, you ask? For 3 simple reasons:
1) I wasn't making enough money to justify NOT going to university
2) I wanted a way to build a business network and meet potential co-founders
3) To progress in life and develop fruitful, long-lasting relationships
Quitting or taking time off university is a potential option, but I'm scared to say the least. I already took a year off after high school, created a web app, but it didn't get far and so I shut it down.
In general, I'm scared that it might be foolish not go after that business degree and to do what 90% of students wouldn't even consider doing.
I don't really have anybody I can talk regarding my situation. And it's not like a lot of my peers are in the same boat either. 97% of students in my program are driving the Slowlane, striving to find that perfect accounting or finance job upon graduation. They're not interested in entrepreneurship. My parents have been quite resourceful, but they encourage me to finish my university program and to go into entrepreneurship upon graduation.
Maybe somebody here has been in my shoes before? I'm interested in hearing your thoughts!
Thanks.
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