Mindset Challenge: How to Think Innovatively
The people who succeed in business (and life) are the ones who know how to think innovatively. They aren’t just limited by what already exists, but instead think creatively and build new things. They’re the business builders, the parents of new creative styles, the department heads of new divisions within companies. They’re trailblazers and problem […]
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 tools to increase your productivity and efficiency This week on Praxis Monday, we were joined by Chuck Grimmett, a former team […]
How can I find a job I don’t hate?
Why Do I Hate My Job? If you’re like most people, chances are you’ve worked a retail, food service, or 9-5 office job at some point in your life. We usually view these kinds of jobs as temporary placeholders as we envision ourselves moving onto bigger, greater things. However, many of us have also found […]
Christopher Lochhead on How to Think Like an Entrepreneur
This week on Praxis Mondays, we were joined by the legend himself, Christopher Lochhead, for a conversation on success, career growth, and the traits of the people in the world who are most successful. Who is Christopher Lochhead? Dyslexic student who was expelled from high school Co-founder of a failed business directly out of high […]
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 learned so much. I’m currently at the end of a six-month-long professional development boot camp called Praxis. Throughout the six months, […]
November 2019 Class Introduction
Welcome the November class of Praxis Participants! Parker Brand Fun fact I became a licensed falconer and trapped a red-tailed hawk when I was 16. What are you most excited about? I’m most excited about the personal development side of Praxis. I can’t wait to face a new challenge every week and grow along the […]
Want to level up in your career? Try this exercise.
Are you ready to level up? No matter what you’re doing — working on projects, working at your local Chick-fil-A, or working at a high-growth startup as a Praxis apprentice — there’s always room to get better. As long as you’re doing something, you want to make sure you’re getting the most out of it. […]
This Week in Praxis | Career Webinar
If you’re like most young professionals, you’re wondering how in the world you’re going to go from where you are now to a career you love. Do I have to pick something specific now, and stick with it forever? Do I have to study for years and years in school? Do I have to go […]
Legendary Career Breakdown: David Perell
Raise your hand (virtually!) if you: like to write think having an email list with 11,000 subscribers sounds pretty awesome think it would be cool to get to meet and interview cool people (like, Neil deGrasse Tyson level of cool) think it would be awesome to make a living writing and teaching writing are impressed […]
Praxis Alumni on Successful Sales Careers
This week at Praxis, we were joined by three Praxis alumni (all successful sales professionals!) for a roundtable-style discussion on the elements of a successful sales career. We covered: How to build trust and rapport with your customer How to go from amateur to sales professional How to know your audience How to write scripts […]
A Praxian’s Guide to Remote Work
As I talk with more and more people entering the workforce a common thread I hear is “I want a job where I can work remotely.” The remote workforce is taking the job market by storm. A question many young people should be asking then is, “How do I prepare now to work remotely later?” […]
3 Beliefs You’ll Need to Succeed as an Entrepreneur
We love studying the practices of successful entrepreneurs. We mimic their morning routines, steal their strategies, and try all the tools they tout. These are valuable insights, but there’s more we can learn from elite startup founders. While we’re busy absorbing their methods, we should also examine their mindsets. To find success as an entrepreneur, […]
October 2019 Class Introduction
Welcome the October class of Praxis Participants! Jack Bibb Fun fact I am a pineapple on pizza activist; I will always defend it. What are you most excited about? I’m most excited about the opportunity to make something of myself. I can’t wait to try different things and figure out what I’m best at and […]
How a College Dropout Launched a Successful Marketing Agency
This week on Praxis Monday, we were joined by long-time friend of Praxis Tim Chermak, the co-founder and CEO of Platform Marketing. Platform Marketing specializes in running ad campaigns for real estate agents, and routinely doubles the annual income of their clients. As a college drop-out and self-taught marketing expert, Tim has built a business […]
7 of the Best Movie and TV Interview Scenes
Education isn’t all about studying facts in a certain order to answer on a multiple choice quiz that you’ll be graded on. Learning isn’t about doing something that’s boring just so you can receive society’s stamp of approval. It’s about extrapolating information from the world around you in a way that’s valuable to you in […]