“We Don’t Need No Education” Contest
Let’s get right down to the point: I am an education advocate. I want people to school me on why higher education is not necessary (or has a detrimental effect) to be a successful entrepreneur.
I don’t want to hear some short argument saying “Well, college CAN be helpful… but it also may not be.” I want to hear an argument explaining how those who are currently receiving a higher education are wasting their time (just as an example, of course). Be sparing with your concessions and know what you are talking about.
Think along the lines of this:
Why is college unnecessary?
How does it distort your goals?
How are you prepared for being an entrepreneur straight out of high school?
Here’s what’s going down:
- I want any length blog post or email (jim.gordon@b5media.com) explaining why education isn’t necessary to be a successful entrepreneur
- Blog posts must link back to this page
- The last day to submit entries will be April 4th - that’s 2 weeks from today!
- If you are emailing, include Education Contest in the title
I’ll keep everyone posted on the entries and the progress of the contest. Now for the juicy part… the prize.
Prize for:
2 entries = $10 Amazon.com gift card
4 entries = $20 Amazon.com gift card
6 entries = $30 Amazon.com gift card
8 entries = $40 Amazon.com gift card
10 entries = $50 Amazon.com gift card
15 entries = $60 Amazon.com gift card
20 entries = $75 Amazon.com gift card
Only one entry is allowed per person. The winner will be picked by a super awesome panel of judges (including myself) and will be announced on Monday, April 7th. Good luck!
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6 opinions for “We Don’t Need No Education” Contest
Darlene
Mar 21, 2008 at 10:59 pm
WOW! What a great idea. My problem is I am an advocate for education as well, so why would I want to write a post from the opposite perspective of what I preach and believe.
I will chew on this challenge for a couple of days and see if I can’t come you with an interesting post that fits my niche and fits your requirements! Good luck with the contest.
Darlene
Jim Gordon
Mar 22, 2008 at 12:40 pm
Thanks! I think this is also an opportunity for education advocates to really step on the other side. The contest is based on something totally subjective with facts and statistics supporting both cases. See this as more of a way of putting yourself in the shoes of those who dove straight into the business world! Have fun with it! :)
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Pam in Colorado
Apr 1, 2008 at 3:48 pm
What a fun idea. I have participated and shared the contest with others on my blog. http://www.pamsponderings.blogspot.com
Stacee
Apr 6, 2008 at 6:13 pm
Short term its hard to justify spending the time and money for an education when you see people making money without an education. There are many, high profile, people who have been successful without an education. I have two teenage sons and its difficult to keep them interested in high school let alone thinking about 4 more years of school. They point out celebrities and internet moguls who have made money without the benefit of a college degree.
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