Escape your situation through your mind and your actions.
In the real world, the smartest people are people who make mistakes and learn. In school, the smartest people don't make mistakes.
Work to learn. Don't work for money.
The ability to sell is the number one skill in business. If you cannot sell, don't bother thinking about becoming a business owner.
A great property manager is key to success in real estate.
Your mindset matters. If you don't have the mindset of a wealthy person ("How can I afford it?") versus a poor person ("I can't afford it."), you will never achieve wealth.