The Game with Alex Hormozi Throwback: College - To Go or Not To Go? | Ep 926
Jul 18, 2025
Dive into the heated college vs. career debate, where statistics and debt traps take center stage. Explore the economic implications of choosing education over immediate employment and how socioeconomic backgrounds influence these decisions. Discover the real value of a college degree, from networking perks to financial realities. This discussion challenges the norm, advocating for practical skills and real-world experience as keys to success, regardless of educational paths.
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Student Debt Crisis Reality
- The U.S. student debt surpasses the GDP of most countries, creating a massive financial burden.
- Many students take on debt they may struggle to repay, highlighting the debt trap in higher education.
Alex's Gym Business Journey
- Alex quit his white collar job to start working from minimum wage at a gym and learned by following an expert.
- He later built a gym business and sold it for over $46 million, gaining real business experience.
Degree Earnings vs Debt Timing
- Higher education increases lifetime earnings but comes with debt that delays financial benefits.
- The payoff for advanced degrees occurs later in life, offset by the burden of student loan payments.