Is a degree necessary? Debate on that here.

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Well if the feild requires a degree well you should have one.
All the teaching in the world wont do jack if you dont start with a natural talent.

Anyone ever seen Eric do wire? No high school degree and he has Mensa Capabilities.
Watching Mike in general doing the things he does that few could have taught him and he has picked up on his own trial and error. Like Mikes computer hacking skillz and his nunchuck skillz. But god knows the man cant play poker.

Finding a natural talent and running with it is key, if you need help on perfecting what you want to do go to school.