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<p>This is only true if one puts a high value on prestige and income as you do. I know plenty of people who are content and successful with life who have neither plentiful money nor worldly prestige. I also know plenty who have oodles of money and/or prestige who are never content. They are always chasing something more. I do not see a high correlation at all between the two with my definition of success (which is probably best boiled down to contentment and enjoyment with life - owning a successful business isn’t necessary for everyone).</p>
<p>Materialism and fame is not the right path for everyone. It’s probably not the right path for most people seeking Christian colleges. However, your views are good to have on here so that anyone who shares your views can have your advice. One needs to know themselves and their goals.</p>
<p>For what it’s worth, I also know plenty with oodles of money and contentment - none have prestige by Ivy standards nor do they seem jealous or wishful that they had chosen a different path. </p>
<p>As stated before - to each our own.</p>