5 Things You Need to Hear Before Going Back to School

21 Aug 2026 · 18 min

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In this episode of the GaryVee Audio Experience, I talk about hating school, college as the singular racket, and why you can't teach entrepreneurship. I share the exact script for a 22-year-old to ask their parents for 18 months to explore, and why you really, really don't want to be 47 and hating your parents because you didn't have the balls to try. I also discuss self-awareness, who you're scared to fail in front of, and why this is the greatest era to ever be alive if you're willing to stop complaining and go. You'll learn about: • Why College Is The Racket • The Greatest Five-Year…

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