This was the year of accomplishments and achievements for me and I can’t wait for 2019.
I’ve accomplished much in 2018 and made significant progress in my life. Looking back, I grew exponentially in my education and career. Continue reading 2018 Year in Review
Thinking about applying to Praxis? Read this guide first.
There were a lot of things I wished I knew before starting Praxis, things like time management and budgeting that would’ve helped make my Praxis experience less stressful. I put together this handy dandy guide so you know what to expect. Continue reading Praxis Pre-application Guide
I’ve successfully completed another month of Praxis and it’s been a positive learning experience.
To recap, month four is about consuming content and feeding my brain with philosophy, critical thinking, history, economics, and culture. Every week I watched lectures and read articles then uploaded a video about the content I learned.
Week one
The first week I read articles on critical thinking and the work required to have an opinion. Additionally, I learned something new; philosophers make great entrepreneurs and both have similar mindsets.
Week two
During week two, I dived into basic philosophy like how an actual argument is structured and logical fallacies to look out for.
I already knew most of the fallacies but the structure of arguments was new to me. One drawback during this week was the quality of the professor’s teaching in the videos. I would’ve liked to see the professor elaborate more on each concept. Additionally, it would’ve helped if he could give complex examples.
Week three
In week three I started to feel some resistance and impatience. There were a set of ten lectures from the Commerce and Culture podcast by Paul Cantor. Each lecture was and hour and forty minutes which took a long time to get through. Also, Cantor tends to say “um” a lot which makes it difficult to focus and rather annoying.
Overall, it was an excellent podcast packed with a history of Western culture. Cantor builds a case against Marxism by explaining how culture flourished with the free market.
Week four
This final week was a bit more challenging but enlightening. I wasn’t aware of the argument against intellectual property laws from a tech point of view. I read a series of articles called Breaking Smart which was more academic leaning in the way it was written, dense sentences with lots of technical terms and adjectives.
Additionally, I watched a short documentary series on how everything in culture is a remix. It’s a well done documentary that will keep you interested every minute.
Overall, I’d give this module an 7 out of ten with ten being the best rating. It’s especially more valuable for those who have no prior knowledge of philosophy or economics. But it could be better with shorter lectures since it felt like being in a boring, mind-numbing class again. Praxis could also add an Eastern view of philosophy and culture instead of just a Western one.
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Gather around the campfire, it’s time for a spooky ghost story. Everything I’m about to tell you is a real experience I’ve had.
The Babylon Bee is the funniest satire site. They’ve mastered the art of clickbait headlines and seamlessly tying together politics, current events, and Christianity.
“New Libertarian Convert Asks Ron Paul Into His Heart”
This headline is one of my favorites. It’s hilarious, relevant, and clever. Libertarians revere Ron Paul so much that to outsiders it looks as if we’re worshipping him. Most people who use social media, only feel compelled to read an article if the headline grabs their attention. First impressions are everything for clickbait. Continue reading The Babylon Bee Copywriting: How to Write Clickbait
Tesla hired me at their Gigafactory in Sparks, Nevada! This is the most exciting job offer I got so far. So how did I land the job without a degree? Work projects, confidence, and honesty. Continue reading How I Got Hired at Tesla Without a Degree
“Am I adulting yet?” Every millennial has asked themselves this catchphrase. It’s commonly heard from twenty-something-year-olds who have legitimate concerns on how to survive.
We are unprepared and scared for our well-being because our parents didn’t teach us personal finances or how to pick the right partner. Older generations made economic policies, such as Social Security and raising the national debt, that gambled away our future.
Do you face with the struggle of writing assignments or even small things like a simple email?
Many of us who graduate college struggle to write and communicate effectively. Schools don’t teach us to write like a human or how to properly email businesses and customers.
So how did I overcome writer’s block? Continue reading How to Break Through Writer’s Block
Today I learned a valuable lesson about keeping appointments and how to write a proper apology. Earlier I had scheduled a Zoom meeting with a Praxis advisor but I forgot to show up. Big mistake. Continue reading What I Learned About Etiquette
For as long as I can remember I had the entrepreneurial spirit – risk-taking.
I was an artist all throughout my life and the creation mindset that came with it helped me start my journey as an entrepreneur. This creation mindset and risk-taking was reflected in the art I created during high school; I challenged myself in creating pieces that would draw out (pun intended) visible emotional reactions from people. Continue reading How I’m Breaking the Mold