Go to college anyway
Right now, you don't want to go to college because of what you think college is and what you have heard about college. Start going to college anyway. Experience it for yourself. If it is not really for you, you can always quit later. You will likely lose a year or so in the process, but at least you wont be spending years and years later, wondering if you did the right thing by not going to college.
You can learn some things in college
Its like any other life experience - there is always some things that you can learn. Not all classes will be helpful, but there will certainly be a few that will form a great foundation for your future. Also, the fun, the energy, the networking in college is something unique and should be tried at least once.
You can still start a business while in college
Going to college does not mean that you cannot start a business too. Dont stress yourself out about college - take it slow and easy. At the same time, start the business. If you decide to stick through college, in 3-5 years, you will have both the degree and a budding business. Once you leave college you will not have to work for someone else, but apply your knowledge and skills to your own business.
This path will prove you are not a bum
All of us are lazy to a certain extent and want easy money. Maybe its just that part that is justifying to get you out of going to school and starting a business. If you dont do college and start a business, you will always wonder if you took the easy way out and a small part of you will start to believe that you might be a bum. But if you go ahead and do both anyway, it will give you a legitimate reason to be proud of yourself.
Its a tough decision. Good luck in making the right choice for you.
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