BANGALORE: Is it possible to be successful, make millions of dollars and be a billionaire without having a college degree? Yes, it is! Some of the richest people in the world never completed their degree or graduated from the prestigious colleges they enrolled in. Education is a vital part of life and it must not be denied, but if you can’t finish your graduation there are ways to still be successful. The trick though is this; success comes to those who go seeking for it. So, here are a few secrets on how to be successful even without a college degree with inputs from Mashable.

Seek Knowledge through Exploration: When you don’t have a college degree and life seems to be on the tip of the knife, it’s time to find your own way. To be successful in life you have to be self motivated, seek knowledge and do your own explorations to learn. In this era of the internet, there are hundreds of ways to gain knowledge; you just need to know where to look. This phase is a true test of whether you want to be successful or not.

Gain Experience: There is no use if you are intellectually smart but have no evidence to show people about your achievements. So, you may ask how to get experience when I don’t even have a degree? Well, start with any job, from there build up your portfolio by moving to more relevant jobs in the field that interests you, attend conferences, and finally if you can, start your own business. All these experiences will add to your career score cards.

You need Mentors: You may not have the pleasure of sitting in lecture halls, asking lecturers’ questions or even getting to be a part of the normal curriculum. But what you can do is look out for people who you can trust and learn from. Everybody needs a mentor.

This is a very important secret on your road to success. When searching for mentors, find people in the professional field of your interest so they can give your hands-on experienced lessons. This will help you understand the field of your interest better, plus think about it, you will learn from the best in the industry; that in itself is a huge gift.

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