Guest Post

A short guest post submitted by Charles Gaglione, a friend from crew.




Eric i actually respect what you are trying to say, and i agree with some of your points. However it is great that you have patents *pending* and *potential* buyers, but you are basing a lot of your actions on the assumption that your patents will be put through and that someone will actually pay you for your work. it is possible to be successful without schooling; in the past 100 years there have been maybe 80 people who did what you are saying and were profitable. However, there are the other millions that have dropped out and gone either to the army or nowhere in the same amount of time. I know that you are a creative person and that although your very lazy on most things, you are devoted to things you enjoy, so i have no doubt that you could make something great. That does not mean that you will make it big, just that you can make something. So consider this: yes schooling is not required for success, but it is a strong foundation to launch yourself from and to fall back on in the future if you needed to. I may not be the closest friend you have, you may even hate me. I don't really care about that, but i consider you a friend so at least consider graduating high school so you can at least say you have a HS diploma if you should need to show a resume. Because most perspective buyers will not be thrilled buying a design (especially a weapon) from some teenager who has not graduated HS. it's not good to have on a resume, and that you *do* need regardless of what you do. So i do not declare beef with you because i respect your philosophy, just be open to mine and other peoples considerations and take them with great sincerity. 

-Charles




 First of all, Charles i do not hate you, and i do consider you a friend. Next Charles makes some great points, nothing guaranteed, i may fail miserably and be a homeless person, or some lowly private in the Army. But, that was not the point i was making, im trying to say that it isn't required; yes it is helpful, yes it is a great foundation, and yes it is the right option for 99% of people. I want to make the point however that you shouldnt feel like you have to attend school in order to succeed, you can do anything if you put your mind to, and the only time something is impossible is when YOU believe it to be. So, my friends, former friends, and people who seem to hate me. Reach for your dreams, take that leap of faith, if you feel thats what you need to do. Dont let anyone or anything hold you back!