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> You might find a degree opens more doors than it should.

You might, but it (typically) comes so late in life is it really worth it? I worked while my friends went to college. They're now starting to see these doors open. I'm ready to retire.

> Find a way to speed run a degree. It'll be worth it.

That will help over a traditional track, but unless you're ready to speed run a degree at like the age of 10, you're still going to be way behind. Due to the time value of money, the most valuable working years are in your teens (or even before, although the law can often make that a challenge).