As you look around for role models and people who inspire you, its likely you make choices based on some personal vision for your own success. Its remarkable how a number of people perceived as successful in their own right have also had personal experience with homelessness. What did poverty and material lack teach them? It enabled them to build inner strength, self-reliance and faith to build opportunities.
Now, this doesn't necessarily mean that to be successful like these people and realize your dreams, you must become homeless, or drop out of school. Yet, it can be beneficial to force yourself outside your comfort zone. Step back from complacency wherever you are. Reflect on what really matters so you can channel energies more productively in ways that fulfill you. Learning how to step away from outside influences and sources of conditioning will enable you to think differently.
Examples of people who experienced homelessness:
Neale Donald Walsch- spiritual author (including; Conversations with God series)
John Paul DeJoria - Co-Founder & CEO of John Paul Mitchell Systems
Chris Gardener (see film: Pursuit of Happiness)- Stock Broker & Entrepreneur
Mother Teresa- Catholic Saint
Joe Vitale -teacher in Ronda Byrne's popular book, The Secret
Consider this video in youtube which draws attention to "Millionnaire dropouts:"