Stop Trying to Escape Your Day Job to Live Your Dream
An Office Hours listener recently asked this question, “How do I build my dreams when I’m working full time at a job that isn’t related to my dream? I want to be a professional speaker, trainer, and consultant, but it takes a lot of time, travel and networking to build my practice. I feel like […]
16 Books That Shaped How I Interact with the World
Yesterday my friend Derek Magill asked the Praxis community, “What books have had the most impact on your career/education?” I love this question. Notice the use of the word impact. He isn’t asking for your favorite books, the books you recommend on a specific subject, or the books you agree with the most. He is […]
How to Send Effective Follow Up Emails
“I have two professional guests who agreed to be on my podcast. One of them a professor, the other an author. The conversations I had with both guests started out very well. Details were settled. All that was left was for me to tell them when works… No response. I followed up after 2 weeks […]
Never Say “Family Emergency”, Keeping It Professional on Social Media, and More | Office Hours Podcast
This week on Office Hours, TK and Isaac talk about why using “family emergency” as a reason to miss things can be problematic, how to balance professionalism with social media as a resource, moving away from home, and simple ways to come up with more ideas. Questions: What’s the right balance between using social media […]
Three Critical Soft Skills for Young Professionals | Forward Tilt Podcast
This week on Forward Tilt, Praxis COO Cameron Sorsby guest hosts to share three key traits that separate great young professionals from the pack. These are skills that are extremely valuable and set you up for long-term success, but don’t require a degree, a good job, or any gatekeepers permission to learn. No matter what you […]
Tiny, Ridiculous Daily Challenges Work Better for Me Than Big Goals
I’m not big on goals and goal-setting. I’ve done it at various points, and it’s had a few positive effects and can be somewhat fun, or at least useful in challenging me to think bigger. Still, I find that I’m more of an opportunist than a planner. I prefer to keep building things – myself, […]
Don’t Underestimate Social Capital | Forward Tilt Podcast
Most young people don’t understand the vast power of social capital and what it can mean for them over the long term. They are quick to ask for favors and connections but rarely give back to others and invest in their networks. It’s not just young people though, people of all ages overlook the power […]
Living with Integrity | Forward Tilt Podcast
Integrity is being undivided. It is definiteness of purpose and singleness of mind. To live with integrity, you need to understand yourself and then act in line with who you are. This isn’t easy. It can be hard to gain that much self-knowledge. Even when you have a deep understanding of yourself, there are many […]
Your Personal Brand | Forward Tilt Podcast
You have a personal brand whether you like it or not. Call it a reputation if you prefer, but it is the feelings and associations that come to mind when people think of you. A lot of people feel resistant to working on their brand. They feel that it is slimy and inauthentic to work […]
Praxis on Fox News
A few weeks ago something big and unexpected happened. We were invited onto Fox News! Although this changes nothing in terms of our goals for the program and the company, it was exciting to watch the huge influx of applications, inquiries, and positive comments. Here’s the full interview below:
Introducing Forward Tilt
Praxis is about putting ideas into action. Through the 12 month program, participants learn the mindsets and methods to build careers they love. But, you don’t have to be a Praxis participant to use the Praxis mindset. Today, we are excited to launch Forward Tilt, a new podcast by Praxis to help you create a great […]
Evidence of Success: Interview with Armi Legge of Evidence Magazine
This is an interview with Armi Legge, a high school dropout, entrepreneur, and the founder of Evidence Magazine. Armi has been named one of Fitocracy’s 30 Under 30 in Fitness. Q: What is Evidence Magazine? Evidence Magazine is a health and fitness education company. Our main specialities are fat loss and muscle growth. We teach […]
“What Are You Failing At?” Episode 15: A Conversation with Michael Malice
“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” –Ralph Waldo Emerson Once upon a time, Michael Malice was failing at office politics and pretentious small talk. So he fixed that problem not by forcing himself to get better at skills he didn’t sincerely value, […]
The World Needs More Failure
“If there is one thing I can pass on from my humbling experiences in life, thus far, I will tell you this, the next time someone tells you “the absence of expectations is the absence of disappointment, do not listen. Have expectations. Keep them great. It’ll be a very bumpy ride. You’ll even get bruised, […]
A Few Quotes from Peter Thiel’s New Book
We ordered a box of Peter Thiel’s new book Zero to One for the Praxis participants. I pulled out a copy Wednesday night to get a flavor before I hit the pillow. Three and a half hours and the full 195 pages later I couldn’t fall asleep even though it was 2 AM, well past my usual bedtime. […]