The road less travelled: Alternative routes to becoming an adviser

Apart from being very successful in their respective fields, one common trait that British businesswoman and politician Karren Brady, British entrepreneur and businessman Richard Branson, and American businessman and investor Bill Gates, share is that they either didn't go to university or dropped out. It is often perceived that attending university is a gateway to a successful career but is that really the case? Karren, Richard and Bill would likely beg to differ. There are of course fair arguments that going to university has its benefits, from giving young adults a chance to explor...