I am grateful for not going through the formal education system.

Today I see a mad rush among people, especially students to get educated. They take it so seriously that they end up taking huge educational loans to acquire fancy degrees.

Later they get stuck in life because they have to do something to earn money so that they can repay their loan. During this process they lose their passion and start leading an unhappy and unfulfilled life.

It is true that formal education is an important foundation for developing the skills and knowledge necessary for success in many fields. Formal education provides a structured and systematic approach to learning, and allows individuals to build a strong foundation of knowledge and skills in their chosen area of study.

In addition, formal education can help individuals develop critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as communication and teamwork abilities, which are essential in many fields.

However, formal education may not always provide the full range of skills and knowledge necessary for success in a particular field. There are other factors that contribute to success such as practical experience, problem-solving abilities, and personal qualities such as determination and creativity.

When I was 15, my relatives used to make fun of me for not going to school. Since my parents could not afford to send me to a formal school, my mother used to teach me at home. She used to run a bakery shop so I used to accompany her. There I learned practical aspects of business and how to deal with people. I was just 10 years old when I learned all these skills.

I experienced that formal education is not the only way to acquire knowledge and skills. There are many alternative paths to success, including self-learning, apprenticeships, and on-the-job training.

Let me show you an example.

Thomas Edison, one of the most famous inventors in history, had limited formal education. He attended school only briefly and was largely self-taught through reading books and conducting experiments. He left school at the age of 12 due to hearing loss, and his mother began to educate him at home.

Despite his lack of formal education, Edison had a keen interest in science and technology from a young age. He began conducting experiments and inventing devices in his spare time, and by the time he was a young adult, he had already invented several telegraph-related devices.

Edison's lack of formal education did not hold him back from achieving great success. Throughout his career, he went on to invent many important devices, including the phonograph, the incandescent light bulb, and the motion picture camera. He is often credited with creating the first research laboratory, where he employed a team of scientists and engineers to work on new inventions and technologies.

Edison's innovative spirit and perseverance, rather than formal education, were the keys to his success as an inventor and businessman.

Similarly, I believe it is your passion towards your work that makes you successful. Formal education is not a factor of success.

Ultimately, the key to my success is a combination of factors, including both informal education and practical experience I gained during my childhood. I will also give credit to my personal qualities such as determination, creativity, and adaptability.

Education is not important, success is.