As I stated my father was an airline pilot for almost 40 years holding types in everything from a Convair 330 to the 747. He started college but quite soon after for many reasons, I admire him. He was determined to educate his three children. I have two degrees, one in Management and the other in Economics. Both my brother and sister hold degrees with my sister being the most intelligent (2 Masters). Why was he so determined that we all received degrees? It wasn't for what it quaranteed, nothing guarantees anything. It was because you're more likely to succeed. There are many that don't hold the degrees that I do and they’ll lap me when it comes to income because they have the same conviction my father did. They will not fall prey to their so called lack of education. I’m not saying that I don’t have conviction; it’s just not channeled with the same intensity and determination.

Education is important but dedication, discipline and conviction are key and you can't teach that.