College Isn’t for Everyone (and That’s Okay)
You’re standing at the crossroads of a major decision. You’ve graduated high school, or you’re about to, and you’re trying to decide what’s next. Should you follow your friends to college? Get a job? Take a gap year? Start a business?
Is a Business Degree Worth It?
Do you have a killer idea for a new product or service? Or maybe you’re already an entrepreneur but you’re not sure how to take your business to the next level. Maybe you just like the competitive, high-paced look of the business world and you’re unsure how to get your foot in the door, or […]
Why Go to College? Weigh the Payoffs Against the Downsides
Why do people go to college? The popular notion in the U.S. today is that if you are a reasonably competent, ambitious young person, you’d do yourself a disservice by not going right into college at 17 or 18.
Should I Go To College? Let’s Consider the Options
If you’re wondering whether college is the right choice for you, these questions will make the decision easier.
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 do if you want to make a decent living. If you’re reading this post, it means you’re asking yourself whether college […]
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 be successful? Short answer – no. You don’t have to sit in class for four years, take on a mountain of […]
Dropping Out of College: A Guide to Landing on Your Feet
So you’ve gone to college, you’re putting in all the effort, but something doesn’t feel right. Maybe it’s your courses, the institution, the dawning realization that all this debt might not be worth it in the long run, or a combination of all three. Maybe it’s something else altogether. Whatever the reason, the thought of […]
5 Habits To Make Yourself Accountable and Reach Your Goals
Ambitious people are often brimming with wonderful ideas. Every now and again, they set themselves a new goal and imagine what it would be like to achieve that target. However, there’s a difference between being ambitious and getting things done. While it’s easy to tell yourself that you’re going to get that promotion this year […]
Praxis CEO on Fox News: You Don’t Need A Degree To Get Hired
Praxis CEO, Cameron Sorsby Joins Fox & Friends to discuss how companies are moving to hire for skills over degrees. More companies are removing degree requirements Companies favor job applicants who can prove their skills (whether they list degree requirements on job postings or not) Colleges aren’t incentivized to respond to demands to teach skills […]
How Social Currency Can Help You Find a Job (+Tips For Building it During COVID-19)
Social currency is the influence you have over your social network. It’s earned by building your reputation, your personal brand, and your network online. However, many don’t think about how valuable it is when they’re looking for a job. Studies and surveys have repeatedly shown that being referred to a company by someone who works […]
Deep Work: Your Guide to a Life Transforming Skill
An Opening Promise (and a commitment from you) This guide to deep work can help you make lasting improvements to your life. It will only work if you make a commitment to reading it. All of the research on user behavior on the internet tells us that you’ll enter this page, scan it briefly, then […]
7 Inspiring Young Entrepreneurs (and how to put their best ideas into practice)
I love auto-biographies. From The Autobiography of Ben Franklin to Bossy Pants by Tina Fey, I consume them regularly. However, I’ve found that the best use of biographical material is when I find actionable information that I can put into play in my own life. One of the best stories I’ve read about taking life […]
Think Business Sounds Boring? 10 Reasons to Think Again
When I was in high school, I thought business sounded like the most boring career path ever. (That’s me on the right, during my time working at an orchard.) Really. When I thought ‘business’ I thought paperwork and endless spreadsheets and meetings where people dress in formal clothes and talked for hours about numbers. It […]
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.
How I Landed a Sales Role at a Startup Company
You don’t need a college degree to become successful in today’s world, and I’m working hard to prove that statement. Recently I started my new role as a Business Development Representative at Everyday Speech and I couldn’t be any more excited about the opportunity! How Did I Get Here? I don’t have an extravagant work […]