'Told 'em I finished school, and I started my own business/They say, 'Oh you graduated?'/No, I decided I was finished/ Chasin' y'all dreams and what you've got planned/Now I spit it so hot you got tanned'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He rejects traditional school paths to follow his own business vision, gaining success.
- In plain terms
- He chose business over school and made it on his terms.
- What can you take from it?
- Rejecting norms can lead to unique success.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What defines education?
- How do you build your path?
Another view
It may not work for everyone.
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