>be a mediocre secondary school student
>through drive and ambition, get from one of the worst high schools in my city to the best grammar school in my city, and one of the best in the country.
>fluke and get into one of the best universities in the country
>things happen in personal life and I graduate getting a far worst grade than I expected
>planned to become an academic since 16
Any advice, /biz/? Any books or articles to recommend?
It's like I've hit a wall, /biz/-bros.
Why break the wall when you don't have the tools for the job?
>>1398803
Can't I acquire these tools? It feels as though all I need to do is change a couple of my own beliefs.
Start a business. I am in a similar position desu. But if I don't get into Oxford for postgrad I will endeavor to start a business.
It's tough tho OP. We are indoctrinated, and university jobs are very cushy. But it's reasonable to earn 6 figures from a modestly successful business. Entertaining and time well spent too.
Why would you want to be an academic? Teaching a bunch of faggots some shit they don't care about... Just buy CERU muh nigga, and your life will get better.
>>1398800
NOT
>>1399052
ARGUMENT