This is not an argument against furthering our studies, but more of a different perspective on a traditional paradigm. If you are a reader of this blog, you are well aware of how important I believe breaking paradigms are, and this is one that comes to mind right now.
In many countries and cultures we are told that we have to follow a set path. We have to go to school, go to college, get a good degree and then be successful. But believe me when I tell you, that formula works very rarely, at least broken down simply.
Most people end up studying not because they want to study and grow, but because they believe it's expected of them. You can think of it like having the necessary key to access a room where you are sure to find happiness, but all along you've still not figured out what happiness is.
In this journey many people end up in careers that they don't like and makes them miserable. On top of that, many people walk away with massive debt acquired to finish their career and the numbers don't really lie.
It's because of this I believe in a different type of education above the traditional one. I for one study constantly still, and even though you could say that I don't really need to, I'm aware that if I don't make an effort to stay up to date with the times, I will quickly become ineffective as a businessman and more importantly, as an investor.
So my message to you is this: No matter how young or old you are, no matter how many degrees you may have or not, everyone needs to actively work on their self education.
@chbartist