Forbidden Secrets: The Mind Blowing Trust about College

For decades, we’ve been fed the same story: “Go to college, get a degree, and you’ll be set for life.” Sounds great, right? Too bad it’s one of the biggest lies we’ve been suckered into believing.

The idea that college guarantees success is outdated, oversimplified, and, for many, just plain wrong. Sure, some people benefit from a degree, but for millions of others, it’s a financial trap disguised as a golden ticket.

Here’s five reasons why this is the case.

1. The Price Tag is Insane

College isn’t cheap. Tuition has skyrocketed over the years, but salaries? Not so much. The average student graduates with $30,000 to $40,000 in debt, and that’s if they’re lucky. Some are drowning in six figures of loans before they even land a job.

Meanwhile, universities rake in billions while their graduates struggle to afford rent. Does that sound like a fair deal?

2. A Degree Doesn’t Equal a Job

Once upon a time, a college degree almost guaranteed a stable career. That was back when fewer people had them. Now, everyone has a degree, which means it’s no longer special—it’s just another expensive piece of paper.

Employers today care more about experience, skills, and connections than whether you memorized a bunch of facts in a classroom. That’s why so many graduates end up in jobs that don’t even require their degrees.

3. The System is Rigged for Profit

Colleges push the idea that higher education = higher pay because it keeps them in business. They don’t care if you struggle with debt for the next 20 years—they already got their money.

Meanwhile, trade schools, apprenticeships, and self-taught skills are often way more practical and affordable. But those don’t make universities rich, so they don’t promote them.

4. Many Degrees Are Useless

Let’s be real—not all degrees are created equal. Engineering, medicine, or law? Those might be worth it. But if you’re paying $100K for a general studies or art history degree with no real career path, what exactly are you buying?

Even tech companies like Google and Tesla no longer require degrees for many positions. They value skills over diplomas—which means you can learn what you need without going broke.

5. Success Comes from Strategy, Not School

Some of the most successful people never finished college—Steve Jobs, Elon Musk, and Mark Zuckerberg, to name a few. Why? Because they focused on real-world experience, networking, and problem-solving.

Success isn’t about having a degree—it’s about:
✅ Learning valuable skills
✅ Building strong connections
✅ Finding ways to make money outside the system

Final Thoughts: Should You Skip College?

Not necessarily. If you want to be a doctor, lawyer, or engineer, you need a degree. But if you’re just going because “that’s what you’re supposed to do,” think twice.

Before signing up for years of debt, ask yourself:
💰 Will this degree actually make me money?
📈 Are there better, cheaper ways to get into my field?
🛠️ Would learning a trade or starting a business be smarter?

The truth is, college doesn’t guarantee success. Smart choices do. So instead of following the crowd, start thinking like a strategist. That’s how you really win the game.