Only Thing what will matter is Money!!
It's never pointless as you can use that to make money, getting into school to learn does not mean you'll become an employee after you finish schooling, you can also learn and apply what you learn if you are going to start a business, and the more knowledgeable you are, the better chance you will succeed in your business venture.
BTW, if would be kind of you if you tell me what is the king prior money got king again?