I'm 19 i failed all my GCSE's and hated the concept of forced learning >_<
But now, i've got my own house, a job that pays well and i enjoy. I get to ride from 2pm onwards everyday, I'm with a women that i love (and am marrying at easter), and i have to say that i really enjoy life (Y)
None of that came from what i learned from school
I work as a window cleaner at Birmingham airport and get paid £15,000 a year.
I'm Training to be a Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) on a 1 year course that i didnt need any qualifications to get on and in one year i can earn a £25k starting salary and will be set for life.
I do not regret not trying hard at school as i had loads of fun all through school doing things that i enjoyed and since leaving school i have learned a lot about life, money and happiness.
Work out what you want from life be it lots of money, happyness, whatever just make sure your always edging in the dirrection you want to be going in and you WILL be happy!