At the end of the day, it's all about becoming a humble narcissist.
Believing you are number 1 while understanding that you can learn from those better than you.
There is no better route for an 18 to 25 year old to go down.
1, Go to the gym and become jacked
2. Get a sales job and learn how to sell
3. Start a personal brand and make $$$
Focus on those 3, and you'll do far better than you would with a degree.