Just found this very insightful answer on Quora. It just illustrates how much the world has changed.

  1. Billions of people still believe that the road to riches is formal education.

    • Today the road to riches is a specific expertise and a clear understanding of our disruptive future.
  2. Billions of people still believe that money is earned through labor.

    • Today money is made through strategy and thought.
  3. Billions of people still believe that hard work will guarantee financial security.

    • Today it’s all about how much value you can provide not how hard you work.

Read full answer by Hector Quintanilla