The Scarecrow Effect

Over the years, I have met many people, many of whom are very successful, who lack self-confidence and self-esteem because they do not have a college degree.

I call this the Scarecrow Effect. You remember the Scarecrow in "The Wizard of Oz." He felt he was not smart. He even sang a song called “If I Only Had a Brain.”

As the movie progresses, the Wizard gives the Scarecrow a rolled up diploma and he beams with pride. Changed by a simple piece of paper.

The truth is that over my nearly 45 years of growing Proforma, no one has ever asked me if I graduated from college. No one has ever asked about my grades in school. No one cares. Bottom line—success in business isn’t about your degree from any college. It’s about your degree of vision, confidence and hustle. That’s the only degree that matters.

I know lots of folks with several diplomas from some top-ranked schools who are not very successful.

You are in the business world now. Your past is passed, including whatever degrees and diplomas you have or don’t have. Put all that stuff behind you, and look forward with a brilliant vision, unwavering confidence and relentless hustle. These are the factors that will determine your degree of success