Drop out and innovate

[33girl]

Originally Posted by Alumiyum

Not everyone understands that concept, for sure. If they did there would be far fewer struggling artists of all types. (And I say this as an artist...being realistic can go a long way.)

The ex is a musician and artist. He insists that if I practiced every day, I could be either. The thing is...it's as natural to him as breathing and he doesn't realize how rare it is because it's so much a part of his DNA.

[Alumiyum]

Originally Posted by 33girl

The ex is a musician and artist. He insists that if I practiced every day, I could be either. The thing is...it's as natural to him as breathing and he doesn't realize how rare it is because it's so much a part of his DNA.

I'm a realist at heart...I'm talented and drawing comes naturally, but I'm not an artistic genius and I'm fully aware of that. I've come across a lot of people very much like myself but without the ability to realize they aren't Michaelangelo reincarnated. They end up making things harder for themselves because of that.

SO is that same way about music, though. He's also a painter and is on the same wavelength that I am about talent. Only he can also hear a song and then go play it on the guitar. He's convinced that's something anyone can do, no matter how many times I assure him that it's not. I'm sure I could eventually learn how to play a guitar, but I'll never be able to play like he can no matter what I do. As you say it's as natural to him as breathing, so he can't understand why others are so floored by it.

[christiangirl]

^^^I second that! The way art, music, etc come to people naturally, I believe some people have a knack for entrepreneurship. Some people can just take an idea and "make it happen." However, not everyone has the same talents and some kids will leave school for this opportunity and fail at it. They have to be prepared for that.

Also, am I mistaken? I thought it was 100k for the entire 2 year stint, not per year.

Originally Posted by tld221

At first glance I said "WTF" but its not much different than taking a leave of absence to do research, or a co-op, internship or the like. We don't know this guy's intentions of going back. It's not like dude is looking for a reason not to finish school. He sounds totally capable of finishing.

The way the opportunity is being pitched of course is "you dont need no stinkin school, follow your dreams like me and get rich!"

IMO this is WAY better than Making the Band season/ANTM cycle 283924710938 and having someone leave school to pursue their "talents." Some of these people find success and money, others... not so much. Did any of these folks go back to school? Did anyone care?

To me, leaving school would be the entire world crumbling so I'd be appalled if someone offered me money to leave. However, even though it reads that way, I think it really is more the way TLD describes it. It's a great way to get yourself out there, learn the ropes of entrepreneurship, etc. And school will still be there should you happen to come home and realize there's more for you to learn.

Incidentally, I know a guy who left school for MTB and, when that didn't work, he came back and graduated then tried music again after school. No biggie. However, he wasn't one of those "This competition is my very last chance in the world to live my dreams, I'll just die without it" types. If one is serious about his or her dreams, he or she can get there after graduation, too.