Steve Jobs' life story is a great example of why a hunger for knowledge and a desire to learn are more meaningful than formal education. He inspires me to think outside of the box and pursue opportunities that are not the norm. In today's society all kids are forced to go to school for a certain number of years and all are set on a path of college preparation. While not all kids choose to go to college, most are still trained for it and expected to at least attempt a college education. This means that people who do not care to learn or who are simply not mature enough to gain the full experience that a college education can provide are guided into a system they care little about.
His story as well as the story of many others I have encountered in the past few years inspire me to keep an open mind when it comes to advising my own children to attend college in the future. Although I feel that education is very important, if you are not passionate about you are learning, the information is useful. I want to instill a since of desire in my children and guide them to think for themselves and pursue anything they are interested in. If this means that they do not go straight to college from school, I need to remember that some of the most successful people follow their own path. As long as I am constantly learning and they are too, we will all be happy and successful.
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