1931: The Counter-Signal of a College Degree by Isaac Morehouse on Alternative Credentials

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Episode 1931:

Isaac Morehouse challenges the long-held belief that a college degree is the ultimate signal of value to employers, arguing instead that opting out can send a stronger message of creativity, persistence, and initiative. In a world increasingly valuing entrepreneurial traits and self-direction, nontraditional paths like apprenticeships, personal projects, and self-guided learning may offer clearer proof of a candidate's real-world readiness.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://isaacmorehouse.com/2022/01/26/the-counter-signal-of-a-college-degree/

Quotes to ponder:

"A degree no longer does a good job of signaling persistence and willingness to invest in oneself, while conformity isn't a very desirable trait in the best modern jobs."

"Even committing to and completing a daily blogging challenge for 30 days signals more of the kind of persistence companies crave than sitting in a classroom for a few hours a day for four years."

"Right now, the best way to stand out is to opt-out."

Episode references:

Praxis: https://www.discoverpraxis.com