Sure, here are some potential cons of pursuing higher education:

1. Cost: Pursuing higher education can be expensive, especially if you attend a private university or graduate school. Student debt can also take years or decades to pay off.

2. Time: Studying for a degree requires a significant investment of time, which can be difficult for someone who wants to enter the workforce quickly. Additionally, many degree programs take several years to complete, which may not be feasible for someone who needs to start earning a living immediately.

3. Lack of practical skills: Some people argue that higher education teaches theory and abstract concepts rather than practical skills that are directly applicable in the workplace. This can be frustrating for students who want to develop hands-on experience in their field.

4. Job market saturation: In some fields, having a college degree may no longer provide a competitive advantage, as more and more people earn undergraduate and graduate degrees. This can lead to a saturated job market where employers have more options and can be selective about who they hire.

5. Success without a degree: As you mentioned, many successful people have dropped out of college or never attended at all. This can be discouraging for someone who feels pressured to go to college in order to obtain their dream job.

There are many examples of people who dropped out of college and went on to launch successful careers in various industries. Here are a few examples:

1. Mark Zuckerberg - The co-founder and CEO of Facebook, Zuckerberg dropped out of Harvard University after his sophomore year to focus on building the social media platform that eventually became one of the most successful companies in the world.

2. Steve Jobs - The late co-founder and CEO of Apple Inc. attended Reed College for just one semester before dropping out, but went on to become one of the most influential figures in the tech industry.

3. Ellen DeGeneres - The popular talk show host dropped out of the University of New Orleans after just one semester, but went on to become a successful comedian and actress before launching her own talk show.

4. Lady Gaga - The Grammy-winning singer and songwriter left New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts after just one year to pursue her music career, which eventually became hugely successful.

5. Richard Branson - Branson, the billionaire founder of Virgin Group, left school at the age of 16 and started his first business, a magazine called Student, before launching a record store and eventually expanding his empire to include airlines, hotels, and other ventures.
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