I Failed All My Classes and that’s Why I’m Winning — I.M.H.O.

I don't get it. What does failing classes have to do with this? It said about OP not being a good student for 1 second and never talked about that again.

I think this is just yet another "college drop-out/fresh out of high school make big startup" headline? Is that all it is about? I am so confused sorry for being harsh.

I am confused at another thing: are we supposed to find out what your competitors (prior to your entry to the new domain) is doing or should you just ignore what your competitors doing and go for your idea?