Would I recommend this method to a young person who asked me for advice
? I'm not sure. It really depends on the person and their ambition, ability to make sacrifices, and their focus (to stay on course) and not get derailed every time someone tried to derail you (and there are plenty of derailers out there). If that person is steadfast with a goal, I would tell them to do whatever it takes (within the law). I always recommend education first. It saves a lot of heartache and headaches, learning from others mistakes. But education alone will not build an entrepreneurial empire. Ask Bill Gates or Michael Dell.