yup, nice to meet u too 
i prefer straight to the point answer and facts.
but alot of ppl keep deceive themselves, say degree not needed and
wan compare themselves to mr sim.
truth like u say, how much of the non-degree can reach his
status?
and how much of the degree can reach his status?
the latter is more.
mr sim is only a encourgement story, to tell you not to give up,
not tell u not to get degree.