> "education will get you far in life, so beat those books and get good grades" In India at least, this is a time tested way to escape poverty. Doing well in a

> "education will get you far in life, so beat those books and get good grades" In India at least, this is a time tested way to escape poverty. Doing well in academics and get into STEM you will greatly increase your odds. Not for nothing India has millions of coaching centres and some of the most valued ed-tech startups. The poor can and do mortgage their house, land etc., to send their kids to good school and college.