Why Everyone Should Learn the Art and Science of Troubleshooting
Do you think of a PC when someone mentions troubleshooting? When the computer leaves you hanging, you analyze and troubleshoot the problem and work your way down a list of possible causes until you find the right one. As you test possible solutions, you will eventually find a fix that gets you back to a […]
The Four Tiers of Documenting Your Work
In this week’s Praxis Monday session, we talked about the art of documenting your work — more specifically, how to document your work in a way that hiring managers care about. At Praxis, we talk a lot about the importance of documentation. If you don’t document it, no one knows it exists — and if […]
Is Praxis a Scam?
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 because it is true. No, there’s no catch, except that you have to want it and be committed to accelerating your […]
This Week in Praxis | The Praxis Sales Mastermind
For this week’s recap, Praxis alum Nick Rundlett is taking over to give us a peek into one of the longest-lasting groups in Praxis: the sales mastermind. Since April 2017, the top dedicated salespeople in Praxis have been coming together in this group to sharpen their skills and learn from each other. Mastermind groups offer […]
Is Praxis Worth It? Insight from a Praxis Grad
Hi, I’m Hope Szymanski, a Praxis grad. I create value in people’s lives both personally and professionally by using my great people skills and my acquired hard skills. I am an excellent problem solver, I enjoy a good challenge, and I’m always willing to learn. In my free time I enjoy reading, writing novels and […]
September 2019 Class Introduction
Welcome the September class of Praxis Participants! Zeek Beam Fun fact When I was 12, I could free-hand the world map – countries, provinces, islands and all. What are you most excited about? I’m most excited about finding my niche, working on the way I view jobs, and becoming a more complete individual. Sam Clabaugh […]
5 Spy Techniques to Steal for Your Career Launch
My colleague Sara Morrison is a professional Googler. This basically means that she can quickly and easily find information about any company, idea, person, or product. If anyone’s in the need-to-know, it’s her. This got me to thinking about some spy techniques that you can use for your career launch. Because, let’s face it, most […]
Building a Second Brain
In this week’s Praxis Monday workshop, we were joined by Tiago Forte, the mastermind behind Forte Labs and the Building a Second Brain course — one of the premier courses in knowledge management and productivity on the internet. In the workshop, Tiago shared the concept of a second brain, and talked about how to integrate […]
Pitching Life Decisions to Your Parents (the Praxis Way)
It’s hard to be a teenager. Hundreds of life decisions face you as you graduate high school. You’re figuring out how to transition into adulthood. (You’re not alone.) Learning to make decisions is hard enough, but selling the people you love on those decisions can be even harder. Thankfully, you’re not alone in this either. […]
5 Foundations for Success as a College Opt-Out
Why would an academically-inclined student opt out of college? Most of the world expected I’d be college-bound. I thought I was too. But the more I thought about my future, the more I realized that college really didn’t make sense. I didn’t want to start my adult life by incurring debt. Going from a self-directed […]
Praxis Announces its New CEO
I normally like to give away the punchline right upfront. But I’m going to take a page out of TK’s playbook and build some suspense with some setup. For the past 6 years as CEO of this company, I have done everything I know how to make Praxis the greatest experience in the world. We […]
Want to be a graphic designer? Here’s how to get started.
Some of the most well-known graphic designers to date are self-taught masters of their craft. Graphic design is an increasingly popular career path due to its intersection between hands-on creativity and technical skills. The demand for it among businesses is even greater as the world constantly craves newer, smarter, and more creative art to showcase […]
August 2019 Class Introduction
Welcome the August class of Praxis Participants! Heather Drabant Fun fact I was in a pageant (N.A.M) when I was eleven and I fell off the back of the stage during the first day of rehearsals. Also, I’ve never been on an airplane before. What are you most excited about? I’m most excited for the […]
Ready To Thrive In Your Career? Abolish The Snow Day Mindset.
I hate snow days. Let me be 100% clear on this: it’s not because of some anti-snow, grinch on a crusade against cold weather attitude. It’s not because I dislike the celebration or spontaneity of an unexpected event. It’s because of the snow day mindset. The mindset that school or learning is a dreary, boring […]
6 Tips to Make Your First Startup Launch Successful
So you’re a wannabe entrepreneur but you have no idea where to start? Stop trying so hard- the best ideas will come to you if you immerse yourself in an entrepreneurial environment. Here are a couple tips from guest blogger Angela Baker: Starting your own business is a process that requires a lot of thinking […]