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Apr 2024
29m 35s

College: To Go or Not To Go? | Ep 692

ALEX HORMOZI
About this episode

“The big caveat off the top is, if you want to go into one of those careers that requires a degree, it requires a degree.” Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) explores the value of a college education versus real-world experience, drawing from their own journey from university to successful entrepreneurship. He encourages listeners to weigh the potential debt, networking benefits, and learning opportunities of college, guiding them in making informed decisions about their educational and career paths.

Welcome to The Game w/Alex Hormozi, hosted by entrepreneur, founder, investor, author, public speaker, and content creator Alex Hormozi. On this podcast you’ll hear how to get more customers, make more profit per customer, how to keep them longer, and the many failures and lessons Alex has learned on his path from $100M to $1B in net worth.

Timestamps:

(0:30) - The college conundrum

(2:55) - The real cost of college: debt and its implications

(3:10) - Evaluating the value of education: earnings and opportunities

(9:54) - The impact of education on different demographics

(18:03) - Choosing the right path: college or career?

(21:38) - Self-education and real-world experience

(27:02) - Making the decision that's right for you

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