Dropout or stay in school?

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  • @VALUETAINMENT
    @VALUETAINMENT  5 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    Share your thoughts with Patrick Bet-David by texting 310.340.1132 or click here my.community.com/patrickbetdavid

    • @aristidescabeche1506
      @aristidescabeche1506 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Four years later, I am sure you have even better things to say on the subject. What do you think about producing an update to this video?

    • @kimandyleavitt1386
      @kimandyleavitt1386 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      How about directing young people to skilled labor positions?

    • @Younghead
      @Younghead 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Valuetainment Know this it’s never too late to better yourself, like study, but there are certain times in life when it’s best suited to do many important things. But know this time waits for no man.
      And you never have plenty of, or enough off time in your life. Do not waste.....TIME.....!!!

    • @vick3554
      @vick3554 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      HI PAT.... PLEASE I REALLY WANT TO KNOW....
      IF EVERYBODY TAKES THIS PATHWAY, HOW WILL THE WORLD BE...
      IM JUST ASKING, CAN YOU MAKE A VIDEO ON IT

    • @oceangurung7073
      @oceangurung7073 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      make video on high school drop-out

  • @houstradamus
    @houstradamus 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1029

    My parents don't mind about me not going to college or university, they mind about my true success. That's rare from parents, I'm lucky to have them!

    • @harubaru4912
      @harubaru4912 5 ปีที่แล้ว +69

      Lucky bastard, my parents will disown me if I drop out or try to go after a degree that I actually want like astronomy 😭😭

    • @jujuraffe3732
      @jujuraffe3732 5 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      Houstradamus lucky! I wanted to take a gap year to find myself and work on my mental health but my mom won’t let me. 😭😭😭😭

    • @harubaru4912
      @harubaru4912 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Paper Monado Blink lol meeee, but recently since I’m transferring to a community college and leaving my university, my mom told me if the community college doesn’t accept me on time, I can take a gap semester ayyeeee

    • @harubaru4912
      @harubaru4912 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Paper Monado Blink I’m gonna take the opportunity just to slack off and play some video games. Also FINALLY i can get a part time job and earn some moolaaa😎😎

    • @jujuraffe3732
      @jujuraffe3732 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      haru baru unlucky me, lucky you

  • @sunnychopper6663
    @sunnychopper6663 6 ปีที่แล้ว +622

    If you're not motivated for school but you can get up for entrepreneurship and work your butt off, that might be a sign to look more into entrepreneurship. Don't ignore your energy.

    • @creativecircles6497
      @creativecircles6497 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That’s sound advice

    • @benjaminsibson8760
      @benjaminsibson8760 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      But if you’re not motivated for school you won’t be motivated for entrepreneurship. Being motivated for school is doing the nitty gritty, boring work that is required when starting a business.

    • @benjaminsibson8760
      @benjaminsibson8760 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      People like to work hard to be an entrepreneur because it sounds sexy, until they quit after they face their first problem

    • @sunnychopper6663
      @sunnychopper6663 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@benjaminsibson8760 Replying to my original comment and yours after a year or so of more experience. I still stand by the original statement, however, you do have a fair point. So here's how I would word it differently:
      If you're not motivated for school (because you know you're not developing the skills and self-awareness needed for entrepreneurship) but you can get up -for entrepreneurship- (to learn and improve on the side), that might be a sign to look more into entrepreneurship. Don't ignore your energy. (Furthermore, if you're only in it to make money, get out of entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship is NOT easy. I repeat, NOT easy. You will feel like you're grinding yourself to death at certain times. If you want to just make a lot of money, get into computer science or medical, etc. A profession that can make you a lot of money. I'm telling you right now, since the roadmap to becoming an engineer or doctor is already mapped out and clear, you just have to hit your goals.)
      Basically, if you're trying to flex: stop. Entrepreneurship is not for you. Get a nice job and learn how to invest in a smart manner (not get rich quick) and you'll have your money. But yes, to your point Benjamin, the title "entrepreneur" or "CEO" has been glorified much like "being a rapper".
      Much love and hope everyone gets the self-awareness to feel comfortable doing what they think they're the best at! 💯

    • @sunnychopper6663
      @sunnychopper6663 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      To add to this, I would say that if you do end up taking the entrepreneurship route, get ready to get out of your comfort zone and do things that make you EXTREMELY uncomfortable. You will face problems that you will find impossible to crack until you actually crack them. You will question yourself and your faith in yourself nearly every day. Like I said, it's not easy.

  • @PrateekSinghal
    @PrateekSinghal 8 ปีที่แล้ว +669

    The whole world needs to watch this.

    • @VALUETAINMENT
      @VALUETAINMENT  8 ปีที่แล้ว +62

      +P R A T E E K S I N G H A L we agree.

    • @destinysremorse2787
      @destinysremorse2787 8 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      this goes against traditional thinking and will probably be censored eventually

    • @matteolunghi3656
      @matteolunghi3656 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      VALUETAINMENT would you include Oxford, Berkley, or UCLA in the list of prestigious schools?

    • @alstonfernandez
      @alstonfernandez 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      bro good luck trying to pass this to south asian parents. I dropped out of college. my I.T career required self teaching, no employer even asked for my diploma. left that . started a business. enjoying freedom business ownership.. parents now agree with me.

    • @ajt01
      @ajt01 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello fellow INDIAN

  • @reaper80808
    @reaper80808 8 ปีที่แล้ว +940

    College a.k.a The middle class trap

    • @VALUETAINMENT
      @VALUETAINMENT  8 ปีที่แล้ว +192

      It sure is but it does work for some.

    • @kalachkad1678
      @kalachkad1678 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Anti Lazy lazy

    • @jesiahcooper4199
      @jesiahcooper4199 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@kalachkad1678 did anyone ask for an insult?

    • @lotfiboutebal233
      @lotfiboutebal233 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@VALUETAINMENT i loved the whole video but just i am really looking for the outro music it's wonderful, by the way i am in my way to dropout, just i am garentteing a income as you ve sad.

    • @trutacgear
      @trutacgear 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      And for some is total bankruptcy lets say 60% ..!

  • @GabrielStGermain
    @GabrielStGermain 5 ปีที่แล้ว +274

    I watched this 2 years ago and it helped convince me to drop out... haven't looked back since.

    • @jimmoefoe1471
      @jimmoefoe1471 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Wtf. Gabriel, you're a millionaire now

    • @yomanwsup
      @yomanwsup 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thats low

    • @leofrank1727
      @leofrank1727 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good boy

    • @deathlarsen7502
      @deathlarsen7502 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I bet you can say "would you like fries with that Sir?" extremely well with 2 years practice

    • @helmet2999
      @helmet2999 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      🌠🌠

  • @callenecarstens1806
    @callenecarstens1806 9 ปีที่แล้ว +179

    "Schools want to say capitalism sucks. Schools are using the capitalistic system at a whole different place." I applaud you for saying this. Very nice. It's a total double standard.

    • @mrknarf4438
      @mrknarf4438 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I'd say schools are implementing communism-enforced capitalism.
      No free market, you HAVE to buy exactly those books for those courses, AND we'll maximize our profits out of the books we're forcing you to buy. No free choice like in capitalism, no low prices / redistributed wealth like ideal communism. The worst of both worlds, monopoly of the market.

    • @doriannamjesnik3007
      @doriannamjesnik3007 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Capitalism shouldn't be in school. All those supplies, books and activities should be funded by the school which got it's funds from the government or some other governmental entity.

    • @doriannamjesnik3007
      @doriannamjesnik3007 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Jason Bourne I didn't even mention communism? I just said there should be government funded programs for children and school which cannot afford school supplies and something similar. That is not communism or socialism, it's a human right.

    • @darbyheavey406
      @darbyheavey406 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The US has a compulsory 12 year education that has degraded because too many underperforming 1:53 students stay in it. It would be better for the non academics oriented students to go to trade schools, work or the military.

  • @kirko0176
    @kirko0176 8 ปีที่แล้ว +183

    As a 25-year-old. I completely agree with everything you've said. I figured all of this out after a couple years in college. Since I switched from Chemistry to Business major, I wish I could of dropped out, parents wouldn't allow me to though. In my senior year finally after wasting so much time going part-time and working. Finally actually taking classes that do anything with business. They don't even let you take classes to do with your major until you're half way through your junior year because they know they're a waste, and they just want to take your money.

    •  8 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      in my country university is either free or not more than $1k a year and the only thing you learn that has "nothing to do" with your major is english

    • @selfmade7061
      @selfmade7061 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Since you went to college part time, what age did u graduate?

    • @Heybro97
      @Heybro97 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      CRNOGORAC SAM U DUŠI KAČAVENDA 1389
      My friend, what country is it, i will honestly consider traveling there for college.

    • @dontleaveamessage
      @dontleaveamessage 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That is my biggest issue, I’m a sophomore in the business program at my school and I’ve taken NOTHING but gen ed and fucking history classes ???????????????? FUCKING HISTORY.... I’m so over this

    • @MichiganUSASingaporeSEAsia
      @MichiganUSASingaporeSEAsia 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kirko017 A under the radar screen... google it.... 100 💯 % free $$$ for college or universities, even private. The scholarship program is called “Kalamazoo Promise “ program xx

  • @fillup901
    @fillup901 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I dropped out of school shortly after reading his book regarding this subject. It's now been 3 years. I have a fully thriving company with a warehouse, employees, and company trucks. Pat, if you see this comment, thank you so much from the bottom of heart. You've changed my life and the lives of my future generations.

    • @favorednohamba9511
      @favorednohamba9511 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      how'd you make dropping out of school work out?

    • @fillup901
      @fillup901 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@favorednohamba9511 i took an online course on how to generate traffic to blogs. Idk what you want to do with your life, but my number one advice to you is find someone who has what you want and either buy their course, or be their mentee. I did both, and luckily it worked out. best of luck to you.

  • @justingrubbs4407
    @justingrubbs4407 9 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    I couldn't agree more. I am 21 years old with no college degree. I do however own and operate my own business, I have 1 employee, am currently studying to get my real estate license, I regularly invest in myself, and I take care of my 86 year old grandmother that raised me. I made my choice to become an entrepreneur because I had a reoccurring problem; I couldn't hold a job. This wasn't because I didn't have good work ethic, it was because there was a limit to how much I could earn every hour/week. I am the type of person that needs to be compensated based on the amount of effort I put forth. If I make nothing then it is because I am not doing something correctly. The opposite is also true; if I am successful, it is because of my effort, ambition, and ability to learn from others mistakes, not because of a college degree. I advocate education; whether that is in the form of a degree or not should be based on your personal circumstances and characteristics.

    • @InnerLifePhotography
      @InnerLifePhotography 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      you must be close to 26 by now but is this your own real picture in the dp? uh my.. you look so old aged person close to 50s

    • @justingrubbs4407
      @justingrubbs4407 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@InnerLifePhotography 😂😂 my hair thinned out at 19 so I definitely look more mature than my age but I razor it smooth now and just look like I I got out of the military 😅

    • @silky2204
      @silky2204 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      True.

    • @ko-kf2nu
      @ko-kf2nu ปีที่แล้ว

      bro,how cani socialise or make friends if i dont go to college?

  • @ToxxicFlames
    @ToxxicFlames 8 ปีที่แล้ว +233

    I'm a college freshman... and I kinda just needed someone to tell me it is ok to find yourself.

    • @Fallen-Dreams
      @Fallen-Dreams 7 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Duh Sushi it's okay to find yourself bro, best of luck on to what you discover about yourself!

    • @thewayoflovepodcast
      @thewayoflovepodcast 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Feel free to find your path, 50k a year mignt not a good way to spend your time and money on. So weight the pros and cons suit your own needs

    • @cptcook5799
      @cptcook5799 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      dont get addicted

    • @oxyowo4585
      @oxyowo4585 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      7 years later... yeah I feel ya.

  • @selfmadediaries6975
    @selfmadediaries6975 9 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    FINALLY a channel with soo many helpful things to learn and a guy that knows what he is talking about, WITHOUT trying to sell me a crappy 'quick-scheme'-product.
    Thank you Patrick! Keep it up!
    Favorite channel on TH-cam!

    • @MichiganUSASingaporeSEAsia
      @MichiganUSASingaporeSEAsia 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Self Made Diaries A under the radar screen... google it.... 100 💯 % free $$$ for college or universities, even private. The scholarship program is called “Kalamazoo Promise “ program note

  • @akbarbukhari
    @akbarbukhari 5 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    I'm not even in college and i wanna drop out

    • @SoloAnn
      @SoloAnn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      😂

    • @adipeltea837
      @adipeltea837 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      🤣🤣🤣

  • @omarhasan8766
    @omarhasan8766 5 ปีที่แล้ว +158

    i dropped out , worked 3 years invested in a small business and now Im making 50 k a year at 20

    • @ghoulishpugold2348
      @ghoulishpugold2348 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      😮

    • @edluisrivera3317
      @edluisrivera3317 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Congrats!

    • @vasiliy2394
      @vasiliy2394 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      I'm a truck driver, and I'm making 90k clean a year 😂😂😂😂, and I'm 26

    • @edluisrivera3317
      @edluisrivera3317 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      What company? Or you a owner operator

    • @vasiliy2394
      @vasiliy2394 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I'm an owner operator, got my truck and trailer, all paid off

  • @DoglinsShadow
    @DoglinsShadow 8 ปีที่แล้ว +268

    I dropped out of college after the first semester when I was 17 years old. I had graduated high school half a year early. when I turned 18, I began investing money in businesses. Several crashed businesses, many mentors, lots of books, and even 90 hour work weeks, have finally found a model which works best for me. by March 2017 the anticipated profits on my end will be 4500 United States dollars per month. Also, I will be able to run the business anywhere in the world. I will be able to travel the world and not even work so much. After getting my fill of travel, likely sometime in November December, I will be scaling the business up and the anticipated profits will be six figures by March 2018.
    I'm not saying this to brag. My point is that I knew what I wanted in life and I took a step back and realize that college was a great hindrance to what I wanted. Figure out what you want, and then go for it. More times than not, college is absolutely not the answer. my education will never end though.
    What do you want?

    • @ernestofelix6734
      @ernestofelix6734 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      DoglinsShadow hey man im 21 years old .. from dominican republic. wanna be my mentor ?

    • @nicholassanborn1625
      @nicholassanborn1625 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      DoglinsShadow What business are you in? I don't want to copy or emulate you or anything I'm generally just curious.

    • @DoglinsShadow
      @DoglinsShadow 8 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Nicholas Sanborn Social media and internet marketing agency. I help local businesses (right now the Phoenix area) expand their customer base for scaling their business up long term.

    • @DoglinsShadow
      @DoglinsShadow 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Aden jesus Pujols Maybe... I'm not exactly super successful though. The key is just making money online by cultivating specific talents. Even 1500 USD a month is great because then you can live in say, Bali, and live very nice the until you can make more profit. My Skype is doglinsshadow though. We can talk there.

    • @nicholassanborn1625
      @nicholassanborn1625 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      DoglinsShadow Interesting. What sector are you primarily in? Or do you servive anyone?

  • @ibrahimmorris1462
    @ibrahimmorris1462 8 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    What you were saying about the peer pressure from parents is totally true. I have been going to schools which are seen as schools for generally wealthier people, and the amount of pressure most parents in these type of schools put on their kids to go to universities or colleges "that have a good name" is insane. The funny thing is most of the pressure is not even about the learning environment or the standard of education that those colleges or universities have, but the parents trying to boast about how intelligent their kids are and how prestigious the schools are that they attend.
    It's almost like a competition where the parent which has their kids in the best school wins all the respect. It is really sad that most wealthier parents don't even recognize the damage this does to their kids as their kids don't even persuade careers they want, solely because of the parents sense of self-importance.
    Please reply if you can relate to this, I would really like to know your view about this problem.

    • @VALUETAINMENT
      @VALUETAINMENT  8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      +Ibrahim Morris There's a ton of pressure on parents nowadays.

    • @jujuraffe3732
      @jujuraffe3732 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ibrahim Morris i can totally relate

    • @jerichodumay2954
      @jerichodumay2954 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Luckily, I did not experience that. I've dropped my Electrical Engineering program before the finals of my first semester because of extremely unmotivated unlike on my High School days before. Now, I would go back to school to study Mechanical Engineering and I preferably to study on an average school WITH quality education. And my parents would let me do that.

    • @bioshock9998
      @bioshock9998 ปีที่แล้ว

      Its really narcissistic if you think about it

  • @SB-hs4yn
    @SB-hs4yn 5 ปีที่แล้ว +112

    "Who said you need to go to college from 18 to 22?" I am so glad that I didn't enter college right away. I had some money saved up and decided to travel since I didn't yet know what I wanted. In that year of travel, I learned a second language, met amazing new people and landed a job as a translator. I wouldn't have had those experiences had I went straight into university.

    • @darthmaul2742
      @darthmaul2742 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      S B In my 2nd year of college and feel like I’m getting nowhere. The classes I have to take are useless. One class is internet tools, another is abnormal psychology. These classes have nothing to do with my degree.

    • @Lui22276
      @Lui22276 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Damn your smart for that 🤓

    • @-_-David
      @-_-David 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Darth Maul general education that has nothing to do with our major lol money down the drain

    • @em4227
      @em4227 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow, impressive and you did it your way you experienced life. You educate your yourself.👏💪👍

    • @NegativeAccelerate
      @NegativeAccelerate 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’ve been talking about a gap year with my parents for a few years now and I only have a few months left before I decide to go to college or take a gap year. I know with confidence that I would be happier on a gap year and that I need some time to mature and reflect on life. However, here in Ireland you can’t defer scholarships, so I’d be losing out on €20,000 if I took a gap year. I personally would rather go without the money, but my parents are mostly paying for uni and they want the money so I get called selfish for talking about gap years.

  • @kennymats7875
    @kennymats7875 8 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    You literally put everything I think of and try to explain to my parents into a single video. Thank you.

  • @sstalks469
    @sstalks469 9 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I think this is one of the most valuable videos on TH-cam this time, I'm from India and people in my country have wrong attitude or wrong approach towards education and learning as most of them either under peer pressure or under the influence of parents end up in engineering,medical colleges without knowing the actual reason why they are really there apart from the reason of playing a role of engineer in their jobs which most of them are not capable of not because of the education system but because of their attitude towards choosing such a course . I think Mr Patrick has done a wonderful job doing this video and I really appreciate that it will help us and future generations to come .

  • @json5467
    @json5467 8 ปีที่แล้ว +513

    Three types of people here
    1. You actually feel like dropping out and are looking for ideas due to uncertainty.
    2. Randomly browsing
    3. Students with a huge final coming up and watching this instead of studying.

    • @vothanhtri8023
      @vothanhtri8023 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Jason Dang lol, truth though

    • @swagswagwoowoo
      @swagswagwoowoo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Big facts on number 3 😂😂

    • @hollymackintosh2270
      @hollymackintosh2270 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      all 3

    • @sjuvanet
      @sjuvanet 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      3

    • @LiliansGardens
      @LiliansGardens 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Two years ago?!!! How long has this bet David guy been here ... I just discovered him four months ago

  • @juancavel
    @juancavel 8 ปีที่แล้ว +465

    What if I am disciplined with the things I like but lazy with university because it's not my way of studying and it's emotionally dragging?

    • @amayrajj1165
      @amayrajj1165 8 ปีที่แล้ว +61

      You should dropout

    • @varocalifa
      @varocalifa 8 ปีที่แล้ว +73

      I'm just like you! But stay in school. Like the video says, if your lazy, stay in school. Develop that mental strength where you can dominate that "emotionally dragging studying" because that'll probably help you in the future.

    • @FDJustin
      @FDJustin 8 ปีที่แล้ว +83

      Learning how to get it done despite the emotional drag... Might just be the best thing college could teach you.

    • @stephenbenton9464
      @stephenbenton9464 8 ปีที่แล้ว +65

      If you like to do it, its not discipline. Discipline is doing what you need to do even though you don't want to do it.

    • @user-yr3uj6go8i
      @user-yr3uj6go8i 7 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      As a high school student, I have the same feelings as you do. I would stay in university to develop that self-discipline if I were you, especially since all of your money and time would be wasted if you do drop out since you wouldn't get that piece of paper by dropping out. As others have already said, self-discipline is about finishing seemingly-daunting tasks that require effort and pain to finish without procrastinating, even though you don't want to do it. I suggest for you to find reasons that are bigger than excuses if you're a procrastinator.

  • @isianacarrcoleman
    @isianacarrcoleman 8 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    I'm a sophomore in high school and I'm not so sure what I want to do with my life. But I really appreciate videos because my parents work full time and I barely see them only child so don't really have much guidance. Thank you for taking out the effort to make these videos because so many people don't get the chance to surround themselves with accomplished people and they don't get the raw insight needed to reach success. I just thought it was cool how you decided to reach out.

    • @VALUETAINMENT
      @VALUETAINMENT  8 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      +Isiana Carr-Coleman There you go. Keep studying this content and by the time you graduate from high school you'll have an edge on your peers. I highly suggest you read "25 laws for doing the impossible". You'll understand why once you read it.

    • @gxmfu
      @gxmfu ปีที่แล้ว

      @@VALUETAINMENT just read it from your website, lots of knowledge in that book

  • @ElliotScottDating
    @ElliotScottDating 9 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    take it from me who has a bachelors in English AND Kinesiology: I wish I dropped out when I was 20 and did my own thing. College isn't needed for 80% of the people going there....

    • @Logical_Motivation
      @Logical_Motivation 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yea, it's not for everyone. Some people learn in different way and college don't offer that.

    • @SleepingElephant
      @SleepingElephant 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Elliot Scott Dating english is a useless degree. Kinesiology might work for you. Read, Work. And college is only for professionals now. It is the era of the Long Tail.

    • @ElliotScottDating
      @ElliotScottDating 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      agreed.

    • @gamertv4258
      @gamertv4258 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Absolutely true

    • @silky2204
      @silky2204 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      English is a lower paying degree.

  • @44godson
    @44godson 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Definitely agree. And thank you for your service, brother in arms.

  • @FDJustin
    @FDJustin 8 ปีที่แล้ว +153

    These days you don't even get the books. You sort of just... Rent them.

    • @randomuserame
      @randomuserame 6 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      And they still cost 200 dollars... smh

    • @trutacgear
      @trutacgear 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I prefer rent TESLA XDRIVE for 200$ with tow hookers hahaha i didient think of this ..!!

    • @milkytaro3201
      @milkytaro3201 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I use chegg to get used books for $12 to rent each book. You just mail it back at the end

    • @angefabricenda560
      @angefabricenda560 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@milkytaro3201 there's a website for that
      A whole website for textbooks

  • @Logical_Motivation
    @Logical_Motivation 9 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This is sooo valuable. We're conditioned to think a certain way in this world. You have to recondition your thinking. You'll find yourself in life when you don't follow behind everyone. Choose your own path!

  • @moonchildoforcamoon6272
    @moonchildoforcamoon6272 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Real education is the school of life. You sir would make a brilliant collage professor.
    Shout out from Melbourne Australia

  • @RustyShacklefardd
    @RustyShacklefardd 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Literally every parent: They can never take away your education from you.
    Me: THEY TOOK MY FINANCIAL FREEDOM FROM ME WTF ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT?

  • @kayya75k
    @kayya75k 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Pat start your own college! I will sign up and my kids!! I agree we need more practical application teaching.

  • @hendrikfranss
    @hendrikfranss 7 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    No pyramid scheme, pure tips of life, love it!

    • @hendrikfranss
      @hendrikfranss 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      But please add more "keywords" like "should I stop to go to college" at your video Tags, so people get easier redirected to watch this video... So far, love it

  • @touyengphengyang
    @touyengphengyang 9 ปีที่แล้ว +122

    yes. i myself just started my path as an entrepreneur this year. I just dropped out of Marquette University because I realized I did it simply as a robot and out of peer pressure so yeah. I have always questioned the system even as a str8 A student. Then after reading a few books, I came across the cashflow queadrant and realized I did not want to make money just from the E quadrant, but from the B and I quadrant

    • @VALUETAINMENT
      @VALUETAINMENT  9 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      Keep questioning it. And remember that being an entrepreneur isn't as flashy and exciting as people make it out to be. It's all about an absolute obsession to work hard while constantly looking for the optimal solution to any challenge you come across in business.

    • @JerickTheKoa
      @JerickTheKoa 9 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      +VALUETAINMENT Good response. I expected you to praise him and say things like you can't fail screw the school system etc. It's better to be realistic then over optimistic.

    • @arnold3782
      @arnold3782 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Tou Yeng Yang
      send me the books.
      Montrellarnold4@gmail.com

    • @thechannel8378
      @thechannel8378 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      can you tell me the books you read
      my friend
      yehiaomar249@Gmail.com

    • @UtkarshSingh-ew6xj
      @UtkarshSingh-ew6xj 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Bro, u should read rich dad poor dad as well..It's from the same author of cashflow quadrant. That book changed my life..
      it's the no. 1 personal finance book of all time

  • @ayoPHREEK
    @ayoPHREEK ปีที่แล้ว +7

    And to think these numbers are outdated and it’s only gotten worse in 2023

  • @snowtheceo2009
    @snowtheceo2009 7 ปีที่แล้ว +152

    I'm literally sitting here crying, because I'm apparently stressed out and didn't even realize it until now. I have to work because I have no family or friends, mother's dead. I'm not making as much money as I want/need to even get an apartment for myself so I'm forced to go to college just to have somewhere to stay. But I'm literally about to fail an entire semester of college because I just can't focus on anything and I've gotten so behind that I can't even catch up and nothing makes sense. I just submitted an exam blank. I just couldn't do it. I just gave up. Just locked up and said, "I can't even B.S. this." I don't even know why I'm in college anymore. I don't know. I'm just here. I'm just taking this major because I knew I didn't want the career I intended on doing. But then these people have invested so much money on me just to survive during the times I had no where to live, and want me to finish college.. But I can't finish college if I can't even pass them due to falling behind and getting lost. College is not paying my bills right now, my job is. Therefore I probably have been 100% more focused on how to make more money than I have, how to pass this class that's putting me into more debt.

    • @nickfleming3719
      @nickfleming3719 6 ปีที่แล้ว +68

      I would drop out, get a nice tiny apartment right next to your job, keep it really clean, organized, and bright. Make some vision boards for the walls as well. Create daily routines and schedules, that will lower your stress a lot. Then make it a goal to be really good at your job, to love it, make it a game and aim for a promotion. In your off time, start learning on your own, gain skills, make learning goals, achieve them and make more. It's kind of a wordy read but a book called Flow teaches how to find happiness in anything you do; you need that skill the most in tough times

    • @resisingthiccthicc7672
      @resisingthiccthicc7672 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Snow Rosso how are you doing now?

    • @threadoflife
      @threadoflife 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Look into joining the military Air Force or one of the Guards these can help a great deal. Just a thought

    • @Leo-ss2jx
      @Leo-ss2jx 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Stay in college. If your mom died and you are actually on your own, apply as an independent and you’ll get a full ride (if you’re in the states at least idk about anywhere else). Then get a higher paying job. If you can’t pass your classes it’s unlikely you’ll make it as an entrepreneur to be honest with ya. But if it’s more of a mental health thing then get that straightened out first and foremost brother 👍. Best of luck

    • @theguy12322
      @theguy12322 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I did college on line and worked two jobs also!

  • @nathangrillot482
    @nathangrillot482 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I just started my sophomore year of college and I’m really starting to make a plan to drop out. This video has really helped me and I am definitely going to use it as a way to explain myself to my parents and others, so they have the same resources in their own arguments as why I should stay. At this moment I just feel like I’m waisting my time and my parents money because I really don’t know what I want to do, and I feel like I’m too young to really understand the true value that college can have on my life. This is such a great video. Thanks

    • @adanyastephens1679
      @adanyastephens1679 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good luck! I'm over here trying to make my escape too.

    • @silky2204
      @silky2204 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I dropped out and then went back. In the 1st year I was not getting into my major. I then did something else and later went back t school. I wanted courses that could get me a job if I had to drop out again. I saw people with a biology degree that could not find a job. I got information.

  • @lauraandrhino
    @lauraandrhino 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I dropped out and told my parents that I didn't want them paying for my college education. Many years later, I developed indoor/outdoor golf schools. It was a fantastic learning opportunity. I'm a visionary. I've had many great ideas where people thought I was completely bonkers! One of them was the concept of Netflix, before there was a Blockbusters! I didn't follow thru with it because I started to believe that I it was better to have the good opinion of people and be well-liked rather than take crazy risks on concepts people couldn't conceive. Now, many moons later, having learned my lesson(s), I'm back and I know who I am.
    I want to thank you for these fantastic coaching sessions! My take-away is: find something that makes you crazy excited to create, find a mentor, become an expert, and believe in yourself, then follow-thru!
    You're the best! I'm always inspired by each video. Wishing you success in everything you do!

  • @Peteristrate
    @Peteristrate 8 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Dropout here as well, after paying myself a few years of university, and when finally gave up the idea of paying further, in favor of leaving the country to follow my dreams in a different country, having bought a plane ticket(one way only) with money borrowed from friends(because I was bankrupt at that moment).

    • @ThatGirlllKP
      @ThatGirlllKP 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      how did it work out?

    • @Peteristrate
      @Peteristrate 8 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      It worked out decently. I have my own business(a creative agency) after 3 years in the UK(while working for other people), employing a few people so far(after 2 years more, since I started).
      Thanks.

    • @josef6999
      @josef6999 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Peter Istrate all the best

    • @jaggurakesgprasad9208
      @jaggurakesgprasad9208 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Best luck man!

    • @nathanheath3756
      @nathanheath3756 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      All the best man ! You got this!

  • @LoveTruePink8
    @LoveTruePink8 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I must say that watching your videos I find it fascinating how much honest, realistic, and positive you are as a person. I came from the rock bottom in a small country and everyone in my environment were so judgmental towards rich and successful people. Constantly saying how they are all crooks and bad people and that they've accomplished everything with frauds, and criminal, which is often case over here. But I always wanted to be successful and maintain my honesty and values and even though everyone told me it's impossible I kept going, and right now I work for an amazing agency and my CEO told me to watch your videos to educate myself, and I am more than grateful both to him and to you. I see you as a role model and a living proof that you can be successful and well situated without being pure evil on two legs. So thank you. :)

  • @Battlelyrics
    @Battlelyrics 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This guy is brilliant. He puts it out just d way I want it, & u can tell he's reeling it all out deep down from his soul. I'm a university graduate though but I always felt I was wasting d time I should use to hustle on academics then. I think I found a mentor; God bless d internet!

  • @Joanna-wq2tu
    @Joanna-wq2tu 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I agree with Antonio Rubio from Peru! Let's change the educational system already. Patrick, with your help we can make a change. PUBLISH THAT BOOK!

  • @tjniznik6974
    @tjniznik6974 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I retired from US Air Force after 25 years. This video is fantastic. My daughter received a 4 year ROTC scholarship from FSU. She dropped out after first year. Why? She lacked the ability to organize her thoughts and put pen to paper. She now works for a union that does movie and TV sets. She loves it!!!! College was not her thing.

    • @oliverrodriguez2826
      @oliverrodriguez2826 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      i want to join the us marines, im mexican, any advice bro? 17 years old

  • @ZaiDrizzleDrop
    @ZaiDrizzleDrop 5 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Dude, whenever you started talking about "Subjects to teach in college" I WAS SO HAPPY!! THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I THINK ABOUT!! Why are we teaching people how to use MLA format or the pythagorean theorem when we could be teaching people how to do TAXES, make friends, make eye contact, communicate, how to save money, stop procrastinating. Like, these seem WAY more important! Thank you!

    • @darbyheavey406
      @darbyheavey406 ปีที่แล้ว

      Because I learned that in junior high school, sports and Boy Scouts.

  • @dreadrea3265
    @dreadrea3265 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I am sincerely blown away by how savvy you are!! You are my inspiration! Thank you VERY much Patrick!!

  • @cindychelsea784
    @cindychelsea784 5 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    I am a straight A student and I’ve been thinking about dropping out for a month now. I just don’t have the strength to because my family think the only way to success is education😭😭

    • @octavian-9571
      @octavian-9571 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      How's your situation now?. Have you told them?

    • @cindychelsea784
      @cindychelsea784 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Yh.. I did.. but I’m I have one semester away from getting my associates degree. After that I ll drop out

    • @octavian-9571
      @octavian-9571 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@cindychelsea784 Same but I will have to continue with school cos of my *African parents*. Will finish my associates degree next year. School isn't making me happy

    • @futureinfluencercom
      @futureinfluencercom 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      My case here.I had already dropped out from the college of Engineering but when my parents knew it.. I just had to go back.😂I am just waiting for the years to fly and I pursue my path.😂

    • @tigerrx7
      @tigerrx7 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Honestly Cindy, it’s not the only way, but if we are being honest here, if you are African American, education is the cover charge to get into the party, what you do when you’re in the room is dependent on your intelligence, persistence, and ambition.

  • @alexrubio9985
    @alexrubio9985 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My mom gave me the option to go to college or not just work full time. I chose to work full time and start my business best decision I’ve ever made

  • @johnrayyan690
    @johnrayyan690 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have opened 9 restaurants and been blessed with all of them. I have been in trucking as an investor and failed miserably. I have started a small business marketing company and I see my future. Patrick Bet-David is all you need. I am growing and loving life and my recommendation is to stop listening to everyone else ( or most) and focus 100% on Patrick. Thanks you Patrick... God Bless!

  • @sergyo3585
    @sergyo3585 6 ปีที่แล้ว +93

    How the hell can you speak for 36 minutes straight?

    • @andymarin9534
      @andymarin9534 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Fucking dead 😂

    • @chaos126gaming4
      @chaos126gaming4 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Peer pressure 😂

    • @Miaonroblox
      @Miaonroblox 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Lol ...passion

    • @kennedymprah283
      @kennedymprah283 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Eating fufu a lot nowadays

    • @chwenru
      @chwenru 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Teachers do it all the time bruh

  • @LuisGonzalez-yf9rn
    @LuisGonzalez-yf9rn 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Agree 100% about teaching the biggest problems we have in society.
    That’s why as an adjunct business professor I can successfully articulate what it takes to manage a business and what it takes to manage money and budgets to pay your bills and spend wisely.
    Love this idea! I consider myself as an adjunct business professional professor who teaches business courses based on education & experience.

  • @jovanimondragontoledo4597
    @jovanimondragontoledo4597 9 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Reality check to the fullest, thank you sir.

    • @VALUETAINMENT
      @VALUETAINMENT  9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You got it. How are things on your end?

    • @jovanimondragontoledo4597
      @jovanimondragontoledo4597 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      *****​​​​ Great thank you for asking, Its been an a great move for me and been able to have the opportunity to get clear on life and what I'd like to make of it, Now its time to put my head down and continue to work and become a positive impact on the world , I look forward to making a name for my self , college was never part of my small success and failures it was all 100% me, and I feel that it comes down to us, we are fully responsible for the levels of success we want to achieve , utilizing all tools we are given both in school and in the real university of life, thank you for taking the time to provide us always with such mind opening messages we truly appreciate your time, P.S look out for Sacramento PHP as a top contender in 2016

  • @champlalo5404
    @champlalo5404 8 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    Mind blown, I have ideas of starting a business and I thought college will make it work for me .Now I see I can make it on my own with no college needed . Thanks I'm a new subscriber and Im starting to watch your vidoes and its pushing me to start my business NOW :)

    • @VALUETAINMENT
      @VALUETAINMENT  8 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      +Eduardo Huerta 👊🏼

    • @nasrick
      @nasrick 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Valuetainment pat whats a gab?

    • @Diabolical3010
      @Diabolical3010 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      How's it going

    • @champlalo5404
      @champlalo5404 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hardik Mahajan I do amazon marketing its booming

    • @5gcoffeecroissantbaker
      @5gcoffeecroissantbaker 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Bro i suggest you learn a high income skill first like something you can rely on to generate you alot of cash before starting a business. That way when you fail your first business, you won't fall down so hard because your skills WILL make you money anyways. Watch Dan Lok's Wealth Triangle video bro it explains what I mean. And good luck with life! We're on the same track as a matter of fact

  • @sonny12681
    @sonny12681 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I realized everything that he is saying back then in the 1990's when I was in high-school I avoided all of the collage crap and became a full time custodian in a public school on longisland New York. I have no debt and I'm making awesome money.

  • @krisasenov6978
    @krisasenov6978 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is the most pure and heartwarming channel on TH-cam

  • @BakedUp
    @BakedUp 8 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    i would definitely send my kids to your school.

  • @AlecWyld
    @AlecWyld 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video really changed my view on my plans man. I was thinking about the military, specifically Air Force, so I believe I will do that 100% after I finish this 2-year-degree. Also, you are so right in regards to having to take pointless classes in college. I take so many pointless classes that have nothing to do with my degree. Thank you for this video.

    • @thingonathinginathing
      @thingonathinginathing 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      CYBERT0NE you might as well stay in college an extra 2 years so you can go in as an officer and make a shit ton of money

    • @AlecWyld
      @AlecWyld 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah I know I was planning on going for 2-years after to a University then when I graduate I would do that.

  • @mgmorgan0223
    @mgmorgan0223 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    24:05 - 25:25 gave me f***ing goosebumps. That hit hard- really hard.

  • @MeanGene1983
    @MeanGene1983 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I agree 100% with everything you said.
    I dropped out of College for the exact reasons you outlined. I realized it early on. I felt guilty about it even though I knew it to be a good decision.
    Why? Because of the pressure of " you HAVE to go to college". Or else the world will end. Type of vibe.
    Thank you for stating all this. With three young children I am examining their futures - Is college good for each of them?
    ... Probably not. And that's OK. There are other options to success.
    More people need to hear this message.
    I now run my own successful business.

  • @adrianvega4817
    @adrianvega4817 8 ปีที่แล้ว +166

    i used to be lazy but now i would like to work 40-50 hrs. im gonna drop college major computer information system but gets certificates so i at least have something. I will gain experience and go further. Its skill now over a paper.

    • @tiffanitorres8271
      @tiffanitorres8271 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Adrian Vega sounds like a great idea!

    • @mtttt592
      @mtttt592 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Adrian Vega You just described my life 5 bucks says ur the same age too

    • @OmegaF77
      @OmegaF77 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Well, in IT experience and certificates are king and queen in that expertise. I plan, after graduating with a BS in IT, to be a network administrator. Later in life, I also plan to be a network architect.

    • @theguidocroce
      @theguidocroce 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Totally agree! I used to be lazy as well. I guess that's the curse of growing up in a comfortable middle class family.

    • @Inspectorzinn2
      @Inspectorzinn2 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      And nobody is gonna hire you and give you experience cause you ain't got no degree...It's paper gets you the opportunity to get skills

  • @dimitripink6072
    @dimitripink6072 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pat, I'm pumped, left school recently, was studying design at a community college in KC. Stayed in touch with an instructor and he sent a job to me. Took me 10 hrs and I only made $50 - however, I was more excited about getting paid to learn vs the opposite at school. The commute to school alone came to 30hrs a semester. The youtube videos I took advantage of there covered more in those hrs. than a whole semester at school. Thanks for being a virtual mentor.

  • @maxgrind438
    @maxgrind438 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I have been listening to the guy for years and he makes sense from A to Z. Please run for a governors office and make one state great so all other states can look and learn and mimic it.
    I am tired seeing failed states and cities all around.

  • @everafter2611
    @everafter2611 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    A business?
    When I started my first business, people told me that starting a business young is stupid because it'll fail.
    When people found out I was writing, suddenly I was told I needed a degree in order to be successful writer. Now I do believe that a college degree will make me a better writer, but I can't afford a degree and I already had some small successes writing without a degree. If I ever become a published writer, it'll be ironic to all those people who told me I'd fail. Lol

  • @chrisdiaz3796
    @chrisdiaz3796 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have mixed feelings about this. When I first came to University, I hated it. I thought it was useless, and coming into college I thought it wouldn’t teach me what I needed to know on how to run a business (I’m a business major). Although I almost dropped out I decided to stay because I had a full tuition scholarship and even had my rent paid for. But as I began networking I met people who were getting great jobs after college and it open my eyes to the opportunities that are available. I have seen people get six figure salaries right out of college. And for being 21 or 22 that is amazing. You always here the bad stories from people going to college but never the good ones. If you network and put in the work you can get amazing jobs.
    I am 21 and I just graduated from college two weeks ago and will be starting my new full-time job as a Project Manager in June making $78k my first year. That is in the state of North Carolina which is very good for a new grad! There are so many good roles out there that people are not aware of and if you the right people I think it’s a great option.
    P.S. I am a first generation Latino college grad!

  • @masteringinlife3201
    @masteringinlife3201 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really world needs people like you to get awareness

  • @isabellerizo2824
    @isabellerizo2824 8 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    totally agree. I did a whole documentary about alternative education, and self directed learning. I got involved in alternative education, and began teaching blogging and community building. I studied neuromarketing and advertising as well as film on my own. I've had so many adventures and became a digital nomad. Learning every day and I'm teaching others to do the same :)

    • @VALUETAINMENT
      @VALUETAINMENT  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Isabelle Rizo What was the documentary called?

    • @isabellerizo2824
      @isabellerizo2824 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The BellaVie project Documentary

    • @MichiganUSASingaporeSEAsia
      @MichiganUSASingaporeSEAsia 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Isabelle Rizo A under the radar screen... google it.... 100 💯 % free $$$ for college or universities, even private. The scholarship program is called “Kalamazoo Promise “ program gre

  • @johnnymanning4920
    @johnnymanning4920 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I completely agree with this Patrick. Thanks for this video and for all the others you make. I wish I watched this before I went and got a degree. What a waste of time and money. Work ethic is the most important thing for success for sure. I have a successful business of my own now that I am very grateful for but It has nothing to do with a degree and everything to do with discipline and work ethic. Watching a video from the late great Jim Rohn changed the way I looked at life. Jim Rohn youtube videos were way more valuable to me then a four year college degree. Thank You Valutainment for posting this.

  • @padpod8468
    @padpod8468 8 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    this video made me take a more mature vision of my current situation, I really appreciated it. In Chile we are taught to go to college 'cause our parents couldn't afford it. In the 60~80's you would have amazing job opportunities with really good incomes, but not anymore. Nowadays it's all about privates schools which offer the same careers and you don't even need good grades ,it's obiously more expensive but so is the public one ( my career costs around 4k per year, and here the minimun wage is only $500 USD) I would love my parents could change their minds, 'cause I think if you are happy with what you are doing, and you can survive with that income, nothing else should matters.
    Patricia Bañares from Concepción, Chile.

    • @mamupelu565
      @mamupelu565 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      in brazil the minimun wage is $278 + the worlds biggest taxes

    • @philipbuffett3030
      @philipbuffett3030 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      mi papa tiene 67 años estudio ingieneria mecanica,trabajo bien por un tiempo lo despidieron y nunca mas encontro pega como ingeniero,ahora trabaja fiscalizando micros.Si eso le paso a el años atras no me imagino lo que me pasaria a mi ahora con la cantidad de gente que esta entrando a la universidad.Ya no es plata segura la u.

  • @taivan9030
    @taivan9030 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's been 2 years since i graduated highschool. I skipped the college part and moved to another city alone. At the moment i wanted to become an artist. I got a job i wanted. I think not to enrolling in university stuff was the greatest decision in my life. Just have your own mind, question everything, what do i want? learn about what is money? what is business? How does it work? Should i pursue my passion? What is passion? etc.
    Now, i only got a purpose to achieve financial freedom. Because at last of all, there's no such thing as fullfilling job. Everysingle day, i'm thinking and trying to figure out the way to achieve it. Problem is in our mind. We gotta do what we have to do and learn to love it.
    I also used to think that money is not that important, but if we just calm down and open our eyes, almost everything is measured by money, whatever we want we need money. But it's nothing about money, it is about luxury of time and peace of mind. So we gotta do something that makes money. Don't just blindly do what gives you pleasure. Constantly making mistakes, losing money, time, and effort. But that's part of the process, i learn so much from that.
    And i'm still having party sometimes, kind of enjoying it. College is not a choice if you truly want to live freely. That's what i would say to youth in my age.

  • @errolm8313
    @errolm8313 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I must admit, choosing to go back to college has made a dramatic difference in my life. It literally is one of the best investments I've made

    • @imhopelesslyaddictedtofent4266
      @imhopelesslyaddictedtofent4266 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why?

    • @BboyDaquack
      @BboyDaquack ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@imhopelesslyaddictedtofent4266 worked out for me. 20k for an engineering degree. Now I make 170k. ROI was pretty good. Been 6 years since I graduated

    • @imhopelesslyaddictedtofent4266
      @imhopelesslyaddictedtofent4266 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BboyDaquack Good stuff. Im going for finance which isn’t as useful or impressive as engineering so i’m considering dropping out.

    • @BboyDaquack
      @BboyDaquack ปีที่แล้ว

      @@imhopelesslyaddictedtofent4266 there's definitely decent pay for financial analysts. Honestly depends how much debt it's gonna cost you. In my case I went to community college and got the cheapest university degree I could find. I'm currently transitioning out of engineering and moving towards data analytics with a master's. Granted I would have never had these options if I didn't bust my ass and make some money in the first place. Would recommend you get a decent income first and cover living costs. Then chase down what you're truly good at and enjoy. It's also nearly impossible to know what that'll be until you've gotten more life and work experience.

  • @1pearblossom
    @1pearblossom 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wish TH-cam would have existed when I was young and being able to see you then. I would have avoided a lot of things and done things differently. Thank you so much for your words that now I see as reality at my age. You really do make a positive difference in this world!!

  • @onlylunaa9783
    @onlylunaa9783 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    College is only worth it if ur becoming a lawyer engineer or doctor. I'm doing it cuz of astronomy

  • @trikto9120
    @trikto9120 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Colleges should consider your opinions and start implementing them for the next generation!

  • @نونيم-ي4ح
    @نونيم-ي4ح 8 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    i kinda disagree on the engineering part i am studying mechanical engineering for 3 years now and it really disappoints me that iam not learning anything in university even in my classes almost all students are either sleeping or playing on their phones even one of my friends told me that you only apply 15% at the most of what you learned in collage the exam system is also unfair like you can not study at all and u still get a good grade if you manged to cheat it is not about learning it is about getting the good grades which is either memorizing or cheating

    • @KataTurbo
      @KataTurbo 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Where are you from? Studying engineering in Germany is a 40-60h job to get the Bachelor Degree, it`s really tough, getting the Master Degree only 10-20h a week, because you specialise in things you already know.

    • @haleffect9011
      @haleffect9011 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      you should go to college to get your punctuation checked

    • @wabdih
      @wabdih 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      He says that because you can not become a professional engineer without school. At least the country I live in is that way

    • @essennagerry
      @essennagerry 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      zodia mc But in Germany you do learn useful things during your bachelor's, right? That person states that you use onlx about 15% of what you learn.

    • @KataTurbo
      @KataTurbo 8 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      essennagerry nah, 10-15% is right, especially in engineering. for example: you have to do the courses math 1-3, but for 99% of all the work you do in real life, normal integrals are enough, which you learn in math 1 heck what you even learn in school. you dont need integrals in multiple dimensions from math 2 and 3. but you might need it for a phd. that is what people dont seem to understand. you go to university to learn academic work, you dont learn practical things. that is not the point. i dont know when people started to think that academic work = practical work.

  • @precisionflightuas4039
    @precisionflightuas4039 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks David !!! Valuetainment is , by far...the most informative videos I have ever watched. This video is, by far, the most important for any young person to watch. My daughter is now 15, and soon...she will be coming to that point in her life...to go, or not to go to college. Your argument is spot on. I am a retired veteran finishing my degree and starting my own business at the same time. I also work in the department creating and teaching a field of study that is directly related to my business. As part of the development, I have convinced the "higher ups" that a course in Entrepreneurship is a must have for a person to succeed in this field upon graduating. I have had the privilege of speaking with a Senator who visited my "class" and we spoke of student success in this field. Again....a course in Entrepreneurship will help solidify a person in making something of their degree....instead of accepting a "safe" mediocre job, making someone else rich. Instead of accepting a job outside of their degree field due to the job market being flooded with too many graduates applying to that position. "Give a man a fish...." Entrepreneurship will teach a man (or woman) "to fish".
    By the way...Thank you for your service, to this country AND to humanity, with these videos.
    Salute.....

  • @LittleMopeHead
    @LittleMopeHead 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    DAMN, this hits hard. So true.

  • @calesylvester2387
    @calesylvester2387 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That is the perfect title one of the best youtube channels putting out valuable content while still entertaining me.

  • @Edmm08
    @Edmm08 8 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    Great Video Pat, you really make a difference in my life and many others. -Thanks!

    • @VALUETAINMENT
      @VALUETAINMENT  8 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Glad to hear that. That's the idea.

    • @Bhavikgoswami
      @Bhavikgoswami 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      +VALUETAINMENT well, what can i say! there are very few successful people out there who really want everyone to grow and give the best advice! thanks!

    • @syedrizvi5783
      @syedrizvi5783 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      NICE TO SEE YOU REPLY TO COMMENTS
      THANKS

  • @ranarana-jh4py
    @ranarana-jh4py 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Imagine your mom sharing this to you

  • @KyleSisco
    @KyleSisco 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is your best video I've seen and, in addition, the most passionate I've seen you speak about a subject.

  • @V21IC
    @V21IC 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "Subjects to teach in college" are excellent ideas! That's education for life!

  • @teza5876
    @teza5876 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Learnt more in my first week of attempting to go out into the industry I was studying than 18 months of university. Things they never taught me how to do that are vital capabilities to survive let alone succeed in that industry.
    I learnt more in the sales jobs I had for 6 years as well.

  • @ItsMoneyMakingMitch
    @ItsMoneyMakingMitch 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    6:40 is how I’ve always felt and believed and pats comments validates it, thanks brother

  • @lealem
    @lealem 8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I agree with the criteria outlined by Patrick on who should get a degree and those who should think carefully before pursuing a college education.
    I have B.Sc. in Engineering and M.Sc. in Space Studies. But I can honestly say that the real education I got was from real world experiences.
    I've lived in 5 countries, traveled to several others and I'm bilingual. I've also worked in some of the most challenging environments where I was forced to process complex information very quickly for a meaningful outcome. Many of my colleagues and supervisors also insist that I go back to school to get a Ph.D. because (1) it would allow me to lead exciting research programs and (2) it would increase my earning potential. I eventually decided against their recommendation because:
    (1) The aggressive attitude I took toward life experiences put me in a position where I was promoted to Lead Scientist of a highly innovative project at NASA. I also established myself as a subject matter expert in multiple areas. In fact, I often get addressed as Dr. because of the level of expertise and reputation developed among my peers.
    (2) When I quantitatively examined the earning power of a Ph.D., I realized it was a fallacy that it would increase my earning potential. This may have been true 20+ years ago, but not the case these days with such high cost of living and a broken education system. Under the most optimistic calculations, it would take me at least 15 years to financially break even. But realistically, it would be around 25 years... I'd be close to retirement by then!
    Now don't get me wrong, I am not saying PhDs are worthless. Some positions in life require a doctorate (e.g. most tenure track professorships). In my case, it didn't make sense. But it is imperative that people carefully examine their career and financial objectives before spending years of their lives and thousands of dollars in a curriculum that may not get you where you want to be.
    I also strongly agree with Patrick that the current education system is broken and the curriculum needs to be revised to develop the real-world skills.

    • @essennagerry
      @essennagerry 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lealem Mulugeta I love your comment, thank you so much for sharing this!
      I find it so surprising that I hear engineers saying they never used much of their knowledge gained in university when they started working, but rather the experience gained in the job itself schooled them far more. I think all engineering programms need serious revision! Thankfully I haven't heard doctors say that.
      Congratulations on your success, I wish you lots more and all the best! :)

  • @Mo-bc6bw
    @Mo-bc6bw 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    This couldn't be better timing,15 min before I saw this video pop up I emailed my advisor and told her to drop all my classes. I know where I'm headed and don't need to waste time and money on a business degree. Great Video Im Persian too

  • @ElizahMendoza
    @ElizahMendoza 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The thing is, I'm only disciplined when it's for something I'm passionate about. I'm not lazy with chores and working out but when it comes to things like math, I hate it but I still finish it. Should I drop out?

  • @keepspace578
    @keepspace578 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great video, Patrick. I wish I had your education when I was in college. Just wasted so much time there. Most professors suck-they want you to fail. You’re right about them. Many of them have never owned businesses. Now I’m middle-aged and learning things I should have learned in my 20’s. A lot of trials and tribulations. Please keep putting out your videos. You are now one of my mentors...

  • @TheoJEllis
    @TheoJEllis 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Some really great points were made in this video. I couldn't agree more with it. I fit the description of reasons not to go to college. I wasted 3+ years on college and learned nothing from it. because I was doing the wrong thing. I had no business being there. If you don't plan on being a doctor or something related, college is Incredibly stupid. If you're an entrepreneur at
    heart (as much as that word is overused) then college will only slow you down.
    And one more thing.... If what you're studying or are considering studying can be learned much faster without college, at your pace, then you'd only waste your time attending.

  • @PedroHernandezraptor269007
    @PedroHernandezraptor269007 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I agree, Army does not focus on education. Thanks for the videos, you're doing good things helping up the lower class more up.

  • @DoglinsShadow
    @DoglinsShadow 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I disagree with the full ride. In many cases you certainly are right but I had a full-ride opportunity and I turned it down when I dropped out at 17 years old. it took a lot of very hard work to get my business going but I'm only 18 years old and I'm preparing to travel the world. By 20 years old, I will likely be speaking 3 languages and have visited at least three continents. Again, you're right and that for most people they might as well just take advantage of it, except I couldn't wait so long to be successful. Especially when you just sit around and you're bored all day and you just do the nonsense other people tell you to do. If you want to be an entrepreneur comment you have to take control of yourself and delegate your own work. You can only learn running your own business by doing it.

    • @ernestofelix6734
      @ernestofelix6734 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      DoglinsShadow ohh man im 21 from dominican republic.. i would like to learn a lot from people like you.. will u help me?

  • @erkansefa
    @erkansefa 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Now that i am 24 years old and about to approach age 25, I must say that I learned more things when I dropped out of college compared to when I was in college at the time when I was 21 years old. I was ''studying'' in college for one semester only. Here are some lessons and life experience or wisdom I have acquired, as far as advanced learning and competence is concerned:
    * learning requires memory, and memory is created during sleep thanks to protein synthesis, so make sure you get at least 7 hours of sleep
    * writing and taking notes in a notebook is one of the best ways to document and recall or retrieve information when you need it later on
    * listening is slower than reading, so make sure to ask questions and identify key ideas or concepts whenever you learn something new
    * the fastest way to learn is by imitation and repetition
    * the best way to learn is by teaching because teaching helps you engage with the information in an interactive and dynamic way. there is a saying: ''to teach is to learn twice''
    These are the lessons I have learned so far. I guess it all comes down to the topics and the subjects you are actually curious about that allows you to be like a sponge and take in as much information and technical details about every aspect of whatever it is you want to learn. Now, as I mentioned earlier, I dropped out of college at age 22 only after one semester, thinking that I made a mistake or a wrong decision when choosing a major. I chose a major to become a consultant when I was 20 years old, and now that I am 24 years old, things came full circle unexpectedly. Now that I look back at those confusing times in the past, not really knowing if I made the right decision or not, I can confidently say that I have no regrets whatsoever. There are perhaps a few things I wish I had known at the time, but things worked out pretty well, regardless of how much struggle and adversity I went through. If you're reading this comment and you think you made the wrong decision by choosing the wrong major or dropping out of college completely, I am here to tell you that you might've actually chosen the right alternative after all. There is a very poetic and philosophical quote in the movie Matrix when Neo sits down to speak with an oracle, and the oracle says: ''You didn't come here to make the choice. You've already made it. You're here to try to understand why you made it.'' I couldn't have said it better.

  • @junayethprovat5207
    @junayethprovat5207 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I dropped out college on my second year, this year. I used to live abroad from home and study in a private college. I started working in IT and got a job working from home. I could've support all my costs but I decided to help my father with family expense and use a portion of my income to start up a platform. I'm highly motivated by learning about becoming an entrepreneur and it's been 8 months I regularly watch valutainment. Thank you for teaching what real world refuses to teach us!

  • @nishantmanunahi
    @nishantmanunahi 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of the most best and information video I have ever watched. It shares such an amazing way to address so many challenges that the world is currently facing. Thank you so much Patrick. Incredible.

  • @tilakmadichettitheappdeveloper
    @tilakmadichettitheappdeveloper 8 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    what surprises me is the fact that you have less than 1 MN subs

    • @nicholassanborn1625
      @nicholassanborn1625 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      tilak madichetti 2017 hes shooting for it, lets help get it there.

    • @jonathano503
      @jonathano503 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Not anymore 🙏🙏

  • @strictlyanimaton8408
    @strictlyanimaton8408 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for actually caring about our education and using facts to support your claim.

  • @ExtremeCritick
    @ExtremeCritick 7 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Best TH-camr So far Make him president

    • @remaithi
      @remaithi 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      He was born in Iran (i guess ) he cant run for president :(

    • @hendrikfranss
      @hendrikfranss 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Best entrepreneurial youtuber so far...

    • @legendarygamingchannel805
      @legendarygamingchannel805 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hendrik Frans yup

    • @zaqrabu1925
      @zaqrabu1925 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Obama was also born in my country Kenya.

  • @marthacook8960
    @marthacook8960 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I truly appreciate your video with your point of view. My 21 yo daughter will love to watch it. These are the issues that she brings to my attention. She will never drop out of college since she knows what path she wants to take and she is straight As student. My older boy that currently serves in the Navy listens to your show. He gave me a great sense of pride when I mentioned your show and he knew all about it and listening to him elaborating. Thanks for bringing such a diverse show to us.

  • @VALUETAINMENT
    @VALUETAINMENT  8 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    After pondering whether to publish or not publish this book, Patrick decided to publish. Order a copy of Drop Out And Get Schooled. www.amazon.com/Drop-Out-Get-Schooled-Thinking/dp/099744102X/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1485958065&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=drop+out+and+get+schooled

    • @smithjames5440
      @smithjames5440 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hello I️ am a hard working 15 year old stuck in school and I️ don’t kno what I️ want to become in life, do you have any advice for me

    • @motivationpouretudier2460
      @motivationpouretudier2460 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi, i have a big question. People go to universities, high school etc, because they are principaly afraid of doing no money or not good money without a degree. And they think that to get a good job that gives good money, you need a degree. In this world today, can every drop out or most of them find a good well paying job ( even with promotion and time, a good career without a degree ) ?
      I'm not talking about entrepreneurship cause it depends if you start from zero or a job or other case.
      That's why personnally, i continue to going to college to study digital marketing ( And for the 1 year of entrepreneurship what i wanted to make, i think i can succeed maybe without it but i will see).
      Because i can't see myself have a good job, or good career without a degree and so without good money, even in sales and commission. And if i need some money before starting a compagny. (Here in france, only sales jobs earn good in commission, not real estate agents. And in the top of that, business owners commission like Trivago can do a lot of money but it's for entrepreneurs).
      And yes, this side of the world is not shared at school because they want your money and school is made by entrepreneurs i agree.
      AND i want to notice that in France, studies cost for me NOTHING compared to the debt poor US and others countries students have to PAY for. I pay my university only 164 per YEAR. And the only universities that cost a lot are the best. Commerce universities are costing a bit more but compared to US that's actually nothing.
      I'm from France and asked this question that every day goes to my brain. I wanted to make know you the situation in France that schools CAN make less but when DONT WANT specially in US. It depends of the owner.
      ( Like my teacher said : if you are here good, if you're not, it's good too cause school get money from you).
      My friend also have dropped out so if you can please anwser or helping saying the right questions, i would be glad for all drop outs.
      My path in few words :
      (4 YEARS more of studies before beginning job+ 1 YEAR of master enterpreneurship), i'm actually 19.
      = Digital marketer, minimum 3k/month - max 10k / month
      + if i can transit to entrepreneurship via a compagny created or if a owner ask me to manage for him.
      + Investing in real estate and pay 0 tax if I can (Even Amazon do it cause it's legal)
      But if I drop out, can I or other one find a good job career without degree, so i can be more sure that doing entrepreneurship (to save some money before create it) and investing in real estate would be possible ?
      I ask this question to for the drop outs and my friend. Big big thanks to you.
      PS : Maybe one day, someone will do like Uber have done, make a university, more effective and cheap but it's profitable for them and everyone will be happy.

    • @radiant_resource
      @radiant_resource 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You should include #8 on your list of subjects to teach in college: nutrition and health - that increases awareness about FOOD

    • @allenlarabie8854
      @allenlarabie8854 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I tell kids become an entrepreneur, or go to trade school.

  • @westspeaking251
    @westspeaking251 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I always have been interested to visit United States of America I hope one day I can meet some one from there and get invited to meet that beautiful country, greetings from Mozambique!

  • @asmara956
    @asmara956 9 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    perfect topic. thank you

  • @Godlymasculine
    @Godlymasculine 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love valuetainment

  • @thingonathinginathing
    @thingonathinginathing 8 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    hell yeah we have lots of parties in the military, especially in the marine corps we got Hella working parties 😂😂😂

  • @chepitacossey
    @chepitacossey 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    A few days ago I discovered you. I am so impressed with your videos. You are super sharp. Thank you. I have been a business owner for 30 years. I am a Legal Latina that really loves America. I bet the colleges are not happy with you. You are so correct about everything.

  • @himanshuchoudhary864
    @himanshuchoudhary864 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Exactly the same what I think.
    I want to start my own company but my parents are not supporting me. They are saying that degree is very important but for me it doesn’t make any sense.
    Degree is for them who need to run in the same race in which whole world is running.
    Degree is for those who need jobs.
    I don't want to be a job seeker I want to create jobs. And in my company I don't need anyone to have a degree to work with me.
    And people who say in college you learn how to live in this world and you get experience, for those I just want to say one word "bullshit".
    If anyone wants to learn how to live in a world just leave your home and same with how to get experience.
    My parents don't support me than also I'm not giving up on my dreams.
    If you really want to do different and make your dreams come true than you don't need to waste your time in college or getting a degree.
    I totally agree with you.

    • @VALUETAINMENT
      @VALUETAINMENT  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Himanshu Choudhary I highly suggest you watch this with your parents and ask their thoughts.

    • @himanshuchoudhary864
      @himanshuchoudhary864 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +VALUETAINMENT I have tried everything thing even this too. But they are still same. :-(

    • @himanshuchoudhary864
      @himanshuchoudhary864 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +VALUETAINMENT Sir you can help me in my startup.
      Please mail me
      himanshuchoudhary2411@gmail.com
      I want to ask you some questions personally.
      I'll be waiting for your email.
      Thank you sir.

    • @trendsexposedsportsandnews2151
      @trendsexposedsportsandnews2151 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂😂😂😂😂👏 😹on point my bro