There is a myth my life that has shaped the course of my life. That myth is "If you don't do well in school you'll end up in the millitary". My parents both felt that the military was an option for people who weren't smart enough to pursue a higher education. This is a pretty poisonous belief, and for a very long time the fact that I struggled in school made me sure I was going to end up holding a rifle. It scared me. It felt like a punishment for not being good at life. So when I dropped out of college my first time around, and someone suggested I join the millitary, I actively picked to work low paying jobs instead.
In hindsight, if I had joined the military at 19 I would already be done with my service, and I wouldn't have to be overly worried about paying for school.
This myth is common among the educated elites from the north and I only managed to shake it recently, when a friend of mine joined the Army and very quickly was put on a path to become a doctor. He's the smartest person I have ever known.
So many people believe that myth yet some of the most successful people I know doesn't have a college degree. I believe that success in life is measured more by happiness than money. Great job!
ReplyDeleteThe military is definitely a good option for many people and yes, it does pay for college which is a major plus!
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