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You are correct. Certain individuals have proven that with tenacity anything is possible. Still, it appears most people need structure. Structure, to give them a yardstick to measure themselves by. Stanford, or any college, give students goals. They are prepared sheep with plenty for 'growth experience.'

I don't think a world in which everyone is trying to be (or thinks they are) the next Steve Jobs would be so great.

There would be even more kids with no father in their lives.

Oh, choosing activities on the basis of how they extend experience. Thanks, I understand now.