Dhagax-Tuur Posted October 1, 2005 ...At least that is the message that the top ten of the Forbes 400 America's richest is subliminally sending. The top ten, 5 have inherited (the Wal-Mart family) their wealth, so, they don't count. Only 1 of the other 5 has graduated from university, the rest are drop-outs. Of course, the most famous drop-out has topped the list, again! What message is that sending? It certainly made me think.....I don't know. =============================== Michael Moore, the outragous documentary film-maker has left his uni studies after having difficult in finding a parking space....And now, he is doing that bad, is he? =============================== I think it is crazy. I don't know. Can anyone explain this to me? Of course, I am not saying that every drop out makes it, but then again, is it a coincidence that the 5 top richest americans, 4 are drop outs? I don't know, but it is crazy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NoVa Posted October 1, 2005 ^^^Power 2 ALL the Drop-Outz... that reminds me i'm officially a DRop-out 2(feels somewat off saying it loud)..INsha allah tacalaa..I"LL Make it HAPPEND in the Top Ten Richest Women in the WORLD... I'll try my best 2 remember some of u afte all I need a productive team in my Company that have the potential and the skillz 2 work 4 the BEST So now instead of saying i'm nada 2 offer anytying...lol..start bein' Nice...Yes u might c Noviina one of those dayz being UP there and u'll say 'some drop-out she was' lol...INsha allah things could turn out good ...there goes the drop-out in front of ur eyez with a Big Smile Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Castro Posted October 1, 2005 Walaalo Nova, waan ku ducayni. The examples of these drop outs in the top ten richest people on earth is a little misleading. The term drop-out here in this context is used to sensationalize the issue. These people dropped out because they either had an extremely unique idea to pursue, as in the case of Bill Gates, or other profitable endeavors occupied their time. The implication is not that one can drop out, sit around claiming to be a drop out then make it to the top ten. These people worked harder than anyone who spent decades in school to make it where they are. You may be working on your brilliant and unique idea to get you there, I don't know. But from the way you write I have a suspicion (which may be wrong) that you should have stayed in school just a little longer. Best of luck to you. And do send me a postcard when you're rich and famous inshallah. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nephissa Posted October 1, 2005 ^^ You go around shooting your mouth off like that here, you're liable to get yourself hurt. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jabhad Posted October 1, 2005 To all of you drop-outs out there, you can make it to the top. Atleast 4 of the 10 richest people on earth are gues what drop-outs-- No. 1 William Gates Net worth: $51.0 billion (up) Source: Software, Microsoft Self-made Age: 49 Marital status: married, three children Hometown: Medina, Wash. Education: Harvard University, dropout No. 3 Paul Allen Net worth $22.5 billion (up) Source: Software, Microsoft, investments Self-made Age: 52 Marital status: single Hometown: Seattle, Wash. Education: Washington State University, dropout No. 4 Michael Dell Net worth $18.0 billion (up) Source: Technology, Dell Self-made Age: 40 Marital status: married, four children Hometown: Austin, Texas Education: University of Texas Austin, dropout No. 5 Lawrence Ellison Net worth $17.0 billion (up) Source: Software, Oracle Self-made Age: 61 Marital status: married, two children, three divorces Hometown: Silicon Valley, Calif. Education: University of Illinois, dropout Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-Serenity- Posted October 1, 2005 There are too reasons why people drop out: 1. They cant hack it (read: dumb) 2. They are cleverer than their professors or know the course cant offer something new/want. All the successful people fall into category 2. So unless you're in (2), dont drop-out kids. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jabhad Posted October 1, 2005 lol athena! u right, i agree with you. don't drop-out of school kids. somalia has enough drop-outs already. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zynab Posted October 2, 2005 geel jire are u implying droping out to be a good thing or even an option. after all the trouble one has to gone through to get to a western country and adopt to that countries culture and education system , u expect people to quit college for something that the likely hood of success happening to be at odds, castro- brutally honest but well said. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baluug Posted October 2, 2005 All these people are university dropouts.Obviously they had enough brains and money to get into university in the first place,so it's not surprising that they could make it without finishing that university education.That's kind of misleading because when people hear the term "dropout", I can imagine they think of high school dropouts.At least,that's what I thought. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Castro Posted October 2, 2005 Originally posted by Naku Penda Piya: ^^ You go around shooting your mouth off like that here, you're liable to get yourself hurt. And the truth shall set you free Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dhagax-Tuur Posted October 4, 2005 Castro, bro you have said it! It is not about the quitting that matters, it is what you wanna work on to quit. If it ain't worth it, then do not leave studying. Even if you don't make it, you will have the privilege of being eluminated. Consider that a DISCLAIMER OR WHATEVER! KIDS DO NOT QUIT SCHOOL, PLEASE! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
