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Interesting Statistics About Success

I found these statistics on Cindy Downes blog (homeschoolblogger.emptynestmom).  It was so interesting I just wanted to post them to see if anyone else knew this.

Jul. 6, 2008 - Some Interesting Statistics!

I am reading the book, Talent is Never Enough by John Maxwell, and came across some statistics that will interest those of you who are homeschooling teenagers. On page 2, Maxwell states: More than 50 percent of all CEO's of Fortune 500 companies had C or C- averages in college. Sixty-five percent of all U.S. senators came from the bottom half of their school class. Seventy-five percent of U.S. presidents were in the Lower-Half Club in school. More than 50 percent of millionaire entrepreneurs never finished college! So, next time you think your average child is never going to amount to anything, remember these statistics! And read this book!

That sounds like a good book!

{ 09:05 , Sunday, November 16, 2008 } { Posted by inthemeadow }

I did not know these statistics, but have heard many others like them. I have never been one to believe that "grades" in school were what proved ones intelligence, creativity, or worth. Sadly it seems that they have become a measuring stick in today's society, though. I personally know too many successful people who didn't prove themselves with grades or by going to college:-) Thanks for posting this!