How the Great Recession Proved the Value of a College Degree

Re:How the Great Recession Proved the Value of a College Degree by nutjob123 on Friday August 17, 2012 @12:12AM (#4395033)

I can't tell if your're serious with the first point. Either way I reject the idea that a person can be successful simply by possessing a positive attitude. Or that facts should be dismissed for anecdote.

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Re:How the Great Recession Proved the Value of a College Degree by randomdata on Friday August 17, 2012 @01:08AM (#4395148)

Having the right attitude doesn't always lead to success, but having the wrong attitude always leads to failure. There is a positive correlation between those who are strong willed and determined and those who complete college, which most likely explains why college graduates tend to fare better in the workforce – graduates generally all share that same attitude, whereas non-graduates are a mixed bag.

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Re:How the Great Recession Proved the Value of a College Degree by pessimizer on Friday August 17, 2012 @08:04AM (#4395939)

I succeed a lot with a terrible attitude. Go figure.

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