My work ethic was instilled way before college. I feel fortunate in that regard as I had Grandparents who grew up through the "Great Depression".
For me college taught me an important skill -- I learned how to learn. I learned the best ways to pack data into my head and acquire new skills. College was an environment where I wasn't responsible for getting groceries, paying bills, family, etc and was able to devote maximum time to figuring stuff out.
Not sure the origin of this quote, it could be my friends, but one of his motto's is "Fail Early, Learn Often" That's what i thought of when i read the last sentence of your post. You just need to pick a path that's going to make you happy, set a goal, and start moving towards it.
If you think college is the path, do it, set a "get all A's" goal and make it happen.
I can tell you this for sure, you will never have the perfect skill level -- it won't guarantee success.
What is guaranteed is that you will make mistakes... The key is making sure to learn the lesson and keep on moving.
For me college taught me an important skill -- I learned how to learn. I learned the best ways to pack data into my head and acquire new skills. College was an environment where I wasn't responsible for getting groceries, paying bills, family, etc and was able to devote maximum time to figuring stuff out.
Not sure the origin of this quote, it could be my friends, but one of his motto's is "Fail Early, Learn Often" That's what i thought of when i read the last sentence of your post. You just need to pick a path that's going to make you happy, set a goal, and start moving towards it.
If you think college is the path, do it, set a "get all A's" goal and make it happen.
I can tell you this for sure, you will never have the perfect skill level -- it won't guarantee success.
What is guaranteed is that you will make mistakes... The key is making sure to learn the lesson and keep on moving.
Good luck!