Quote by Tom Brokaw

You are educated. Your certification is in your degree. You may think of it as the ticket to the good life. Let me ask you to think of an alternative. Think of it as your ticket to change the world.


You are educated. Your certification is in your degree. You

Summary

This quote challenges the conventional view of education, suggesting that it is not solely meant to secure a comfortable life, but also to empower individuals to make a meaningful impact on the world. It encourages individuals to go beyond treating their education as a mere qualification and instead perceive it as an opportunity for social change and influencing positive transformation globally. By reframing education in this way, it urges individuals to recognize the potential they hold in contributing to a larger purpose and making significant differences in society.

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By Tom Brokaw
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