Leaders are not limited to formal education and even though education always helps you get that edge, it in no way restricts your capacity in innovation and knowledge. Here are leaders who have proven that their vision was far greater and focused than what the universities were offering them.
While her charming personality and amazing wit will never let on to this, Ellen did not complete her education, but worked hard to become the brilliant person she is today.
You know that phone or laptop you see everyone on? Oh, he invented most of them. Owner of Apple, Steve Jobs did more than just make a name for himself, he built an entire empire.
He’s so cool, that they had to make a movie on him and his brilliance. He developed Facebook, that site which we spend most of our time on, and where you probably came across this very piece.
An inspiration to the entire world, Oprah Winfrey did not complete her University education, and is now a worldwide celebrity. She faced numerous terrible hardships in her life, and still came out on the very top.
You wouldn’t think that when you see him today, but he dropped out before he finished his university graduation. And look at him now – international celebrity, who is known for his acting skills worldwide.
This is the other man who created for himself, an entire empire. Owner of Microsoft, he didn’t have the energy or patience to sit through university, and set off on a different path.
Didn’t finish his education, and is now known for clothing some of the most well-dressed people in the world. He found something he loved more, and pursued it.
Tom was a good student, but he left his formal education for an internship opportunity with a theater company in Ohio. His acting skills and success speaks it all for him.
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