2006-08-03 13:49:28 · 4 answers · asked by nad 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
Well academic sucess alone cannot determine sucess. Your attitude, perspective on life, the drive to succeed and committment are some of the key elements that determine success. However, one cannot ignore the role that academic success play in achieving life success. Yes, one can refer to Bill Gates as an example of someone successful without complete academic success, but unless you have, like Bill Gates, discovered something, academic sucess can give you the extra edge and advantage in acquiring life sucess.
2006-08-03 14:23:21 · answer #1 · answered by BeBe be me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No way - if that's the case - we'd never have heard from Bill Gates. He didn't complete Harvard -and you know there is an element of groups of people who believe that you need education. My mom always said to us - education is important - but don't be an educated fool. You have to mix what you learn in schools with a taste of life and living experiences, sometimes many jobs and career choices, but your success does not depend on academia NOR the amount of money you make. I firmly believe that even as a teacher - I am more than a conquerer and have accomplished much in my lifetime which I believe makes me a success. I am healthy, happy, I have joy in my heart, I go to sleep every night knowing I have a clear conscious, I trust God, I give back to my community and serve my church, I take care of the elderly and babies and I encourage others to participate in life - by loving everyone, saying a kind word, helping someone they would ordinarily not go out of their way for - my success is built on the bases of love.
2006-08-03 21:04:35 · answer #2 · answered by THE SINGER 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
not necessarily. There are many who failed miserably academically and became very successful in business. And vice versa there are those who excelled academically and failed in life. Success is in your attitude, commitment and persistence. Success is also a perspective. What one considers successful is not necessarily the same as what another considers successful.
2006-08-03 20:53:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
However, it's not a good reason to not pursue academic success.
2006-08-03 21:03:24 · answer #4 · answered by Snowflake 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋