Mitchell Earl, CEO of Discover Praxis, discusses opting out of the college-industrial complex for real-world experience. They explore challenges faced by Gen Z, shifting towards skill-building over degrees, value-based work approach, trying different jobs for career development, and maximizing opportunities through learning and networking.

Mitchell Earl is the COO of Praxis, a personal and professional development program for young adults. In this episode you’ll learn Mitchell’s opinions on whether or not it’s important for a young person to go to college, How to think philosophically about your career and your life trajectory. You’ll also hear some great stories about Mitchell’s education, his start up career, and the lessons he learned along the way. This episode is sponsored by John Galt Mortgage Company https://www.johngaltmortgage.com Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 2:38 - Mitchell’s Journey Into Fatherhood 6:58 - The Collective Fear of Parenthood on Long-Term Planning 31:53 - Mitchell’s Education 41:43 - Pushback to Becoming to an Entrepreneur 47:32 - Sponsor: John Galt Mortgage Company 48:33 - Rehabilitating Our Love For Learning 54:38 - Mitchell's Role at Praxis 1:06:38 - Embracing Uncertainty and Betting On Yourself 1:23:08 - Early Career Advice 1:36:13 - Who Is the Right Fit For Praxis 1:42:13 - Praxis Success Stories 1:44:42 - How to Connect with Mitchell and Praxis If You Enjoy This Show Please Subscribe and Give Us a 5-Star Rating ★★★★★ and Review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Connect with Mitchell Earl: Website: https://mitchellearl.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mitchell_Earl Quora: https://www.quora.com/profile/Mitchell-Earl Medium: https://medium.com/@Mitchell_Earl Website: https://www.praxis.com Email: mitchell@discoverpraxis.com Newsletter: https://discoverpraxis.com/playbook Connect with Hannah Frankman: Twitter | https://twitter.com/HannahFrankman RebelEducator | https://twitter.com/rebelEducator Website | http://hannahfrankman.com Follow along for conversations on education, lifestyle, personal development, and freedom. All in ardent pursuit of a life well lived.