The path you choose to take is an important decision, some will pursue a degree with a post-grad while others with attend college. Some will decide to go straight to work or enter an apprenticeship and others still may not be capable of completing high school for many different reasons. Once you're on a path this does not mean that you are there forever, life hands us curve balls and opportunities. Many homeless people have master's degrees and many billionaires never finished high school. Self-improvement and drive to action will create your version of a successful future. Formally or informally, without the desire to learn and the dedication to see it through, you will become stagnant and the world will progress around you.