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What to Do if College Isn’t For You: The Ultimate Guide

College is the default choice for many people leaving high school – whether or not they invest the time to ask whether it’s really the best choice or not. But isn’t college the “safe” …

Written by Tyler Hakes

Is College Worth It? (Probably Not)

You’re standing at a crossroads, asking yourself what your future looks like and which route will get you there the fastest. Odds are, you’ve considered college. After all, it’s what everyone says you should …

Written by Tyler Hakes

Don’t Go to College: A Complete Guide to Opting Out & Moving On

If you’re reading this, chances are a big important question has already crossed your mind. It’s a question millions of young adults all over ask themselves every year: Do I really need college to …

The Best Alternatives to College for 2020 and Beyond

You’re at a crossroads, trying to decide the path life’s great journey will take from here on. Maybe high school is coming to an end for you. Maybe you’ve just dropped out of college. …

Written by Lolita Allgyer

You Are the CEO of Your Own Education

“I have never let my schooling interfere with my education.” ― Mark Twain Somehow within recent decades, we have lost the beauty of education. Somewhere in the mists of curriculum overhauls, tech preparedness, and …

Written by Lolita Allgyer

30 Podcasts for Curious Minds in 2019

So you call yourself a lifelong learner? What’s the best way to expand your mind, explore new concepts, and engage with big ideas? Podcasts! They’re great to listen to on your way to work, …

Written by Isaac Morehouse

Praxis Warning Label

WARNING: The Praxis program is not for everyone. People who are unmotivated, lazy, or may become lazy should not take on Praxis. If you suffer from a deep need to be seen as …

Written by Isaac Morehouse

Why Non-Tech People Should Work in Tech Startups

“Software is eating the world.” — Marc Andreessen There are several factors that make tech startups the most exciting companies on the planet right now. Dramatically reduced cost of starting one, due to cloud …

Written by Laurie Barber

Praxis Resources on Interviewing

An interview is by far the most important part of the hiring process. It gives the company a chance to get a live preview of who you actually are. We’ve written a lot about …

Written by Nicholas Kleinhuizen

5 Skills I Acquired Working at a Tech Startup

The following is a repost from the blog of Praxis participant Nicholas Kleinhuizen. A couple of months ago, my life drastically changed. I went from being a college dropout who lived at home to working …

Written by Isaac Morehouse

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 …

Written by Isaac Morehouse

Why a Professional Apprenticeship is Better than More School

Assumptions about college are being turned on their head. Real world experience is providing a better context for learning and a more direct path to life and career opportunities. College has value, but not …

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