Explore Alternative Paths to Success: Insights from Praxis COO Mitchell Earl

As young adults, you might feel the fear of the unknown – the fear of not knowing what lies in your future. Most people plan to take college as a starting point to learn and pursue their careers afterward. In reality, college is not a surefire way to be successful in life. In order to figure out your desired path, one of the things you must do is gain various experiences in different fields to help discover your interests and skills rather than just focusing on academics. The world is wide; don’t be stuck on just one path.

Mitchell Earl is the Co-Founder and COO of Praxis, an alternative education program focused on career development and mentorship for young adults. Tune in as Mitchell shares his advice for young adult men to find the career path they belong to and the must-do actions to bring that goal into reality. Listen now to know more!

Quotes:

“Thinking that college is the next step to a career prevents us from being creative.” – Mitchell Earl

“If it's a core part of your identity, then don't worry about the opportunities you're going to lose. Instead, realize that there will probably be better quality opportunities that are more aligned with you if you are being in line with yourself or being aligned in how you create content.” – Mitchell Earl

“Find somebody that's doing something that excites you, and find a way to be valuable to them.” – Mitchell Earl

Takeaways:

It's important to have a plan for your life and career, but it's totally fine if things change as you learn more about yourself and try new things. Don't feel stuck in just one way of doing things.

Try out different things like internships, starting businesses, or volunteering to figure out what you like and what you're good at, not just through studying.

Connect with people who are successful in what you're interested in by helping them out and providing value. This can help you build a strong professional network.

Conclusion:

In summary, it's okay if your plan switches– life is full of changes and surprises. Try different things like internships and volunteering to find what you like. Connect with successful people in what you're into by helping them out and showing them that you are valuable. Keep wanting to learn new stuff, not just get good grades. If college feels unsure, check out other ways like Praxis, where a mentor can guide and help you learn about life and career.