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Lady Luck always has a hand in this. Like G, I can't pass on a lot that will help but I can tell you what I did and am doing.
I tried college, dropped out, joined the Navy. Learned some skills, grew a little. Came home and found a job with an electric company doing the same Navy stuff.
I started going to college at night on the old GI bill. I took what they wanted for a while but realized that there were things I could take that enhanced my job possibilities. I had to argue with 4 different colleges but I started taking only math, physics, and other courses that had to do with electricity.
I have a little over 100 hours of credit but no degree. (My actual major was Computer Science). I still like some freshman crap or something. Anyway, I have a nice office job and can retire with 30 years in 3 years and 6 months. I'll probably stay another 10 as I will only be 54 when I retire and it's a good job.
My lack of a degree may have held me back a little but my experience seems to count for a lot now. My supervisor has a masters degree but defers to me on technical matters and emergency decisions. I also get to do pretty much as I please.
My only regret as to having a degree is that I like to finish what I start so I will probably get some kind of degree.
I have found, along with several employers, that having a degree does not make someone smart or experienced. Travel will broaden your vision and mature you a little. It matters. If you want to do something in particular with your life try to get an intern position while you study and get some real world experience.
Luck is good, but help her out any time you can. Luck won't find you, you will have to stay on her tail.
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Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you,
Jesus Christ and the American G. I.
One died for your soul, the other for your freedom
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