The 21 Best Alternatives to College for Every Kind of Person
Not sure that college is the right path for you? Learn about the 21 best alternatives to college for 2021 and beyond.
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 other reform, we have come to believe that education is schooling. Ask any small child about education and they’ll all respond…
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, while running errands, or even when chilling at home. In no specific order, here are some of the best podcasts that…
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 prestigious rather than to be productive, you should not attempt the program. Praxis is for those with individual, intrinsic goals, not…
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 computing. Penetration of software into every corner of every industry. Borderlessness. Instant, global reach. Near-infinite scalability. Explosion of venture capital and…
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 interviewing on the Praxis blog. We’ve covered how to land a job interview, how to answer questions with confidence, how to…
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 at a tech startup across the country. Over the past few months, here are 5 lessons I’ve learned. Lesson #1: The…
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 what they need to avoid pain. Elite people learn what they need to get the grade, ace the test, win the award,…
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 the universal value most assume. The worst thing you can do is go as a catch-all or backup plan or default.…
You Don’t Need to Get A Second Degree — Here’s What to Do Instead
This is a quick post. Below is an e-mail I received from a friend about another friend of his who is thinking about going back to school to get a second degree because he is struggling to get a job in journalism. If you want to read more, here are three related posts: How to Get…
5 Reasons to Rethink College
Everyone knows you have to go to college to be successful. Sometimes everyone is wrong. Here are five reasons to rethink college as the best path to a fulfilling career and life. (Hint: dropping out of college isn’t such a bad idea!) 1) It’s expensive. Here’s a chart showing college debt and earnings for degree holders.…