Go to College And Earn Your C.E.O.

In other sections of the book, Pinkett explains how to develop a business plan, find funding for your business and maintain a balance between work and the classroom.

One thing Pinkett doesn't do is advocate abandoning school for the executive suite. In fact, Pinkett says he holds five degrees, including a bachelor of science in electrical engineering from Rutgers, a master's in computer science from Oxford and a PhD from MIT.

"Many question the need for a higher education," Pinkett writes. "They say dropping out of college is actually a good thing because it will get you started and focused on your business ventures that much sooner. Nevertheless for the budding entrepreneur, college often offers a supportive training ground as well as an ideal launchpad for a new enterprise."

Throughout the book, you'll find profiles of campus-based business owners and nuggets of advice from successful student entrepreneurs.

I'm not typically a fan of books on how to build a business and get filthy rich. Usually it's the author who walks away wealthy by pushing platitudes. But in this book I believe Pinkett wants to help people find their niche in life. He doesn't view entrepreneurship as the only way to succeed but as a path for a person with the right passion.

As he says: "Entrepreneurship is not exclusively about owning a business: It's about using your talents to make a positive impact in your areas of influence, and leveraging all the resources at your disposal to create value for the greatest number of people."

To become a member of the Color of Money Book Club, all you have to do is read the recommended book. I also invite you to join me online to chat with the author. If you are interested in discussing this month's book selection, join me at http://www.washingtonpost.com at noon on Aug. 30. Pinkett will be my guest and will be available to take questions about becoming an early entrepreneur.

In addition, every month I randomly select readers to receive copies of the book, donated by the publisher. If you're a college student pining to become an entrepreneur, write for a chance to win a copy of "Campus CEO." Send an e-mail to colorofmoney@washpost.com. Please include your name and address so we can send you a book if you win.

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