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  • Career
    • Interviewing

      5 Ways to Improve Your Résumé

      How to Apply for a Job

      It’s Not In The Asking, It’s In The Following Up

      Why Apply?

      More on interviewing »

    • Apprenticeships

      What Can You Expect From Your Praxis Business Partner Experience?

      Lessons from German engineers

      Are you an employee, an entrepreneur, or an entrepreneurial employee?

      More on apprenticeships »

    • Career Tips

      Security is an illusion

      It’s not about getting discovered

      The Most Valuable Kind of Capital

      More career tips »

    • Entrepreneurship

      Now is the Time

      You Were Born an Entrepreneur

      Be Radically Practical

      More on entrepreneurship »

  • Education
    • College

      You’re Worth More Than College

      Spontaneous order and what it means for education and entrepreneurship

      Graduating high school isn’t an accomplishment

      More on college »

    • Dropping Out

      6 Tips When Deciding Whether to Finish College

      Quit college to send the right signal

      Five reasons to apply to Praxis

      More on dropping out »

    • Homeschool

      If we taught bike riding like we teach careers

      Why Assignments are Usually Dumb

      Why NOT Take a Gap Year?

      More homeschooling »

    • Self-Education

      Failure in school vs. failure as an entrepreneur

      The ideal Praxis participant

      I want to be an entrepreneur but I don’t have a big idea…now what?

      More on Self-Education »

  • Essential Skills
    • Critical Thinking

      Is college a good idea?

      Going to college is a risky choice

      A riddle

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    • Self-Discipline

      Even jerks can have good ideas

      Do what you love, or have it easy?

      Peyton Manning, Chip Kelly, and strategy versus execution

      More on Self-Discipline »

    • Motivation

      Build!

      Your smartphone is worth $1 million

      You don’t have to quit to start

      More on Motivation »

    • Relationships

      If you want to be an entrepreneur, be around entrepreneurs

      Social is the most valuable kind of capital

      Criticize by creating

      More on Relationships »

    • Self-Knowledge

      Artisan vs. entrepreneur

      Is college a crutch?

      Is a liberal arts education valuable?

      More on Self-Knowledge »

  • Praxis Program
    • Content Creations

      Praxis in the News

      New Praxis ad…now with more helicopter!

      When writing, get to the point

    • Economics

      Consider the costs (and benefits!) of entrepreneurial failure

      Why Study Economics?

      The World is Not “Dog-Eat-Dog”

      More Economics »

    • History

      The Entrepreneur as Historian; The Entrepreneur as History-Maker

      Healthier and Wealthier: Why It’s A Great Time to Be Alive

      We Don’t Know What The Next Big Thing Is (And That’s Okay)

      More History »

    • Philosophy

      If you don’t think you’re the entrepreneurial type, read this

      Make a living

      The School of Doing

      More Philosophy »

    • Writing

      3 Ways to Improve Your Writing Skills

      The Praxis Curriculum: Learning to Learn

      How to Use Email

      More Writing »

  • FAQ
    • Taking a Gap Year: FAQ

      Why I Started Praxis

      What skills and experiences do Praxis participants gain during the apprenticeship?

      What Kinds of Businesses Partner with Praxis Participants?

    • Can I do Praxis if I don’t know what I want to do for my career?

      How does the Praxis apprenticeship differ from a normal, entry level job or internship?

      I’m a startup founder interested in taking a participant. What are the benefits?

      What is the relationship between participants and program advisors?

    • How can I be sure Praxis will pay off for me?

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

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

      What is it like to move for the Praxis program?

      More FAQs »

  • Resources
    • Books

      Is College Valuable? In Comparison to What?

      A Few Quotes from Peter Thiel’s New Book

      Live Like a Monopoly

      More books »

    • Forward Tilt Podcast

      Introducing Forward Tilt

      The Three Advantages of a Low Income | Forward Tilt Podcast

      The Power of Questions | Forward Tilt Podcast

      More Forward Tilt »

    • Office Hours Podcast

      Making Your Family Proud and Asking Better Questions | Office Hours Podcast

      Salary Requirements, Follow-Up Emails, and Quitting Your Job | Office Hours Podcast

      Creativity is The HTML of Hard Work | Forward Tilt

      More Office Hours »

    • Videos

      Hear Their Stories

      Friday Viewing

      How Entrepreneurs Change the World

      More Videos »

  • Top Posts
    • You Don’t Need to Get A Second Degree — Here’s What to Do Instead

      Why a Professional Apprenticeship is Better than More School

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

      5 Skills I Acquired Working at a Tech Startup

    • Praxis Resources on Interviewing

      Why Non-Tech People Should Work in Tech Startups

      Praxis Warning Label

      30 Podcasts for Curious Minds in 2019

    • You Are the CEO of Your Own Education

      The Best Alternatives to College for 2021 and Beyond

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Written by Derek Magill

7 Ways to Accelerate Your Career (Starting Now)

You got the job, but what comes next? If you’re looking to accelerate your career and rise to the top, these 7 strategies are for you.

Written by Payton Walter

Leverage Your Way into any Company Through These 4 Roles

“As you start out on your way, your way appears.” – Rumi  The path to a job you love in a successful business can appear to be confusing and at times overwhelming, yet it …

Written by Ljupco Stojanovski

Email Etiquette 101: How to Communicate Through Email

Hi, I’m Ljupco Stojanovski, a Praxis participant. Since 19 years old, I have been on the relentless pursuit for Financial Freedom. Traditional education has failed me in a sense that the curriculum does not …

Written by Hannah Frankman

A Case Study in Workflows and Productivity: Chuck Grimmett

How to be productive:  Know what you need to get done Prioritize and schedule your work Build habits and routines Learn how to get back on track when you fall off your schedule Add …

Written by Jed Mahrle

8 Things I Learned After 2 Months on the Job Hunt

In almost two months, I interviewed for eleven companies (mostly startups) and had twenty-one interviews in total before I finally landed a job. It’s been a lot of work but throughout the process I’ve …

Written by Hannah Frankman

Homeschooled and Ready for College? Here’s a Better Higher Ed Strategy

You’re a homeschooler. You’ve just graduated, or are getting close to it, and after you finish high school you’re planning on going to college. But why? Haven’t you spent your whole education avoiding the …

Written by Drake Powell

Relocation Survival Guide: Finding a Place

Relocating can be a highly intimidating and challenging, yet rewarding experience. It’s also an important part of the Praxis program. Our participants understand the struggle of making a commitment to another city and trying …

Written by Sara Morrison

The Best First Jobs You Can Start in High School

Getting your first job is an exciting rite of passage! Whether you are looking to save up for something in particular or are just eager to get some experience, knowing where to start can …

Written by Lolita Allgyer

This Résumé Replacement Is Transforming Job Hunts Everywhere

Two men walk into a bar. There’s a sign on the window: Now Hiring. The one hands in his résumé, saying “Heard you need a bartender. So I came to check if I can …

Written by Lolita Allgyer

How Entry-Level Talent Can Skyrocket Your Business Growth

You’re ready for the next stage of business expansion. But your employees are slammed with work already. And you have enough experts on your team already. What do you do? It’s probably time you …

Written by Lolita Allgyer

7 Skills You Didn’t Know You Needed (And How to Build Them)

You’ve heard about the skills all employers are looking for. Basic writing and communication skills, the ability to learn quickly, common sense… every hiring manager has a list like this in his mind. But …

Written by Lolita Allgyer

Why Tech Apprenticeships are the Future of Higher Ed

So you’re sick of higher education but you don’t know what to do instead? You should get a tech apprenticeship. What is a tech apprenticeship? Apprenticeships are an old concept. For years, it was …

Written by Lolita Allgyer

What Companies Are Actually Looking For

What do businesses look for in entry-level hires? Often when you’re young in your career, you don’t have highly specified skills like you will after several years of work. When hiring entry-level employees, what …

Written by Lolita Allgyer

College Alternatives: 2020’s Top Examples

College alternatives are rapidly expanding. Praxis is not the only option for today’s opt-outs! The entire education landscape is changing. College is dead, information is advancing faster than ever, and many individuals are realizing …

Written by Lolita Allgyer

Dear Concerned Parents

It’s hard to be a teenager. Everyone believes they have the perfect plan for your life. They all have suggestions of which college you should attend, for how long, and what you should do …

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