Scroll through Instagram today and you will see a pattern. Some influencers are trying hard to convince the younger generation that education doesn’t matter, that degrees are useless, and that you should drop everything and just focus on “skills.”
It sounds bold and attractive, especially when they show quick success stories. But before you believe it, pause and think, what are they really selling?
Education is not just about getting a degree. It builds your thinking ability, discipline, problem-solving skills, and overall understanding of the world. A degree may not guarantee success, but it increases your chances of getting opportunities, stability, and a fallback option in life. That is something you cannot ignore.
These influencers show you rare success stories, people who made crores without degrees. But they hide the reality of the millions who tried the same path and failed. Those success stories are exceptions, not the rule. You are being shown only what sells, not what is true.
Young people get inspired, leave their studies, and start chasing quick money, trading, or online schemes. When it doesn’t work, they feel lost, confused, and start doubting themselves. But it is not your fault. You were sold a shortcut that rarely works.
Many of these influencers are not earning from the skill they teach. They are earning from selling you courses. Their business depends on you believing them. That’s why they keep repeating “education is useless”, because it benefits them, not you.
Real growth is not built on shortcuts. It is built on knowledge, skills, discipline, and consistency. Don’t chase hype, build a foundation that lasts.
