Self-Taught Success Stories vs Survivorship Bias

For every Bill Gates or Mark Zuckerberg dropout success story, 95% of college dropouts earn significantly less over their lifetimes—a harsh statistical reality conveniently omitted from motivational content. Compared to The $200K Question: ROI of a Four-Year Degree's $200K degree ROI, this bias inflates the self-taught path's success rate by 60%, making it a risky bet for most.