Isaac Morehouse, Author at Praxis

Yes, Your College Debt is Unfair…But It’s Not Too Late

College debt regret You hear a lot of complaints about student debt, and how maddening it is to be $40,000 in the hole at age 23 and still not have a job that requires a …

Written by Isaac Morehouse

Praxis seems too good to be true. What’s the catch?

Probably the number one question we get at Praxis is, “Is this real? It seems too good to be true. What’s the catch?” Yes it’s real. No, it’s not too good to be true …

Written by Isaac Morehouse

Forget the Degree, Build A Better Signal

A college degree is a signal. It’s a signal to the world of your value in the market. It conveys information about your ability, skill, and intelligence. There is a lot of noise in …

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Why You Shouldn’t Stress About Your First Job

Doing something is more valuable than thinking about doing the perfect thing. At Praxis, we work with participants to place them in an excellent apprenticeship with one of our business partners. Our number one …

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Don’t Be Prepared: Why the Best Learn to the Task, Not the Test

I’m going to describe three types of people. I call them average, elite, and ascendant. One of the differences between the three is how they approach learning. Pain, Prestige, or Purpose? Average people learn …

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You’re at the End of the Semester and it Was Boring: I Feel for You

This week I’ve seen a major uptick in emails from young people feeling the itch and fighting the doldrums. I call it SAD, Semesteral Affective Disorder. The semester draws to a close and it dawns …

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“I Want to Run Really Fast. What Certifications Should I Get?”

If you met someone whose goal was to run really fast, it would seem odd if they asked you what credentials they should pursue to become a fast runner. But that’s exactly what almost everyone …

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If You Can’t Leave It Better Than You Found It, Don’t Work There

“Leave it better than you found it” is something you’ve probably heard about a campsite or nature preserve. It’s a great rule of thumb for just about everything. Sticking to it will ensure that …

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In Your Daily Routine, Are You Making Room for Thought?

I interviewed the founder of a Praxis business partner recently and he said something unexpected. He’s a high-energy, type A kind of person and incredibly productive. When I asked any tips or habits he employs …

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What to Do When You Don’t Get the Job

Let’s say you get rejected for a job, internship, or program even after you do all the things we talk about here at Praxis. You didn’t just blast a resume, you created a value …

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Where does Praxis take place?

Praxis takes place wherever the best opportunities are found across the United States and Canada. We believe in taking advantage of the connected world we live in, freeing people from the constraints of geography, …

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Don’t Try to ‘Find Yourself’ Until You Know How to Work

Travel abroad, digital nomad, lifestyle design, self-improvement, life-hacking, balanced living, finding yourself… These are well and good, but only valuable at the right time. The right time is when you’ve worked hard, learned how …

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Sometimes You Have to Put Yourself in a Pinch to Get Out of One

I talk to a lot of young people who are unhappy in a job, a city, or a school. It’s a big step to admit you’re unhappy. The next step is where most people …

Written by Isaac Morehouse

I’m a college grad looking for a career change. Can Praxis help me?

Yes! At Praxis we don’t focus on your formal educational status. Whether you have no degree, an undergraduate degree or two, or graduate degree, if you want to dive in to an intense professional …

Written by Isaac Morehouse

What is the difference between Praxis and online professional education programs?

Everything! Our core belief is that genuine learning demands a meaningful context. You have to be doing things and dealing with real-world challenges for knowledge to actually stick. We call it the practice-practice-theory process. …

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