Your Degree Is a Tool — Not a Limit
From Dr. Evans Duah

A degree is not a destination—it’s a launchpad. You must see the bigger picture.

Take Mr. Bean, for example.
Rowan Atkinson, the comedic genius behind the globally beloved character, holds a Master’s degree from Oxford. In fact, he was once on the path to a PhD in Electrical Engineering at The Queen’s College, Oxford.

But then, he made a pivot—a strategic one.

He didn’t abandon academia.
He redirected his intellectual capital into the creative industry, where his unique value became irreplaceable.
He had the qualifications. But more importantly, he understood his competitive edge.

His journey raises two crucial questions in today’s career landscape:

• Are you relying solely on academic achievements, or are you activating your unique value?

• Are your skills aligned with emerging industries—or just fulfilling conventional expectations?

Your degree is a beginning, not a boundary.

The future belongs to professionals who merge credentials with creativity, expertise with uniqueness.
Because in today’s economy, diplomas may signal potential—but personal positioning unlocks performance.

Credentials alone aren’t enough.

Engagement, execution, and accessibility—these are the real levers of influence.