“How to Succeed in Life”
"The Purpose of Education"
"The purpose of education is to help make the most of
our lives. A good education teaches us, and allows us, to
enjoy and love life for its own sake.
Education is the process of narrowing the gap that
exists between where we are and what we want to become.
An educated person is one who has developed his mind
so that he can obtain anything he wants without violating
the rights of others.
He knows where to get the knowledge he needs and how
how to organize that knowledge into definite plans of action.
Successful people never stop learning, never stop
acquiring specialized knowledge in their main area of
interest, profession or business.
Unsuccessful people usually make the mistake of
believing that acquiring knowledge ends when you
finish formal schooling.
The formal degrees you earn are necessary. They
provide the pedigrees you need to open doors, to get
a job.
Then your real learning begins because formal
education has done precious little to help you acquire
the practical knowledge you need for success.
A major difference between winners and losers is their
attitude toward spending time and money on their own
education and self-improvement.
Winners realize that they themselves are their most
precious asset. Winners are always looking at achieving
a higher level of mental fitness and preparation."
- Ned Grossman
