Can you get anywhere in life on just knowing Common Knowlegde?

Question

So far, I barely know that while being in college.

Answer 1

My pastor always said "If common sense actually were common, everybody would have it" And obviously there are a lot of people that have zero common sense.

Answer 2

No. There was a time when it was easy to succeed in this country without an education. A man, at least, could always make a living with his two hands and a strong back. It's getting much harder now for both men and women.

You need excellent reading and writing skills, which college develops, a grounding in Liberal Arts--which helps you think, read, and learn more quickly, among other things--and practical understanding of the way the world works, through the study of History, Psychology, Economics, and Political Science.

And as at least one Answerer above says, common knowledge is usually wrong.

You'll hear lots of stories about people with degrees who fail--who can't get jobs, etc. I've seen some resumes written by college graduates that were sloppy and illiterate. That might be part of the reason they can't succeed.

Some new grads think they degree entitles them to a job. It doesn't.

Keep at it. Get that degree. It does not guarantee success--nothing does--but it makes it much more likely.

Answer 3

Common Sense is that Body of knowledge that allows 2 people to communicate with each other. You already have that.

It is your actions that define you, not your knowledge. Find what you like in life and dedicate your actions to the subject. The knowlege will come in time as you meet others with your same love of subject.

Answer 4

If you are meaning a High School education; yes it is possible. But it usually requires more work and no guarantees of success in life. As far as a higher education, somewhat more of a better guarantee, and more opportunities.

Answer 5

If you really apply it I supppose it's possible

But common knowledge isn't always accurate or even knowledge.

And remember, just because you have a college degree doesn't mean your smart either.

If you want to "get somewhere" in life, find what you want to do and learn more than everyone else in that field

Answer 6

There are no guarantees of anything. Only statistical probabilities. People who have an advanced education make more money 'on average', but there are also some millionaires who never graduated from high-school. How lucky do you feel?

Doug

Answer 7

Mere common knowledge is not at all enough to lead your life. You require practical knowledge too. Yours,
vrvrao

Answer 8

I'm 50 and I got this far so, yes!

Answer 9

"I never let my schoolin' interfere with my education." Mark Twain.
Think about it.