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The Deliberate DropoutOpportunity Cost & What it Actually Takes to Follow Your DreamsSaying “Yes” to one opportunity means saying “No” to many other opportunities. So how can you get deliberate about saying “Yes” to the best opportunities? Mitchell and Ljupco break it down on this episode of the Deliberate Dropout.In this episode: What is opportunity cost? Future opportunity costs tied to present decisions Becoming aware of available opportunities “Compared to what?” Reverse-engineering your goals How to push back against instant-gratification Practical tips for creating more favorable opportunities in your life todayIf you've decided to drop out or are unhappy at college and thinking about d...2022-03-1817 minThe Deliberate DropoutHow to Strike the Balance Between Learning Out Loud & Working Behind the ScenesAre you spending more effort on impressing people with your skills than you’re spending on building your skills? When is it time to shout your accomplishments from the rooftops and when is it time to shut up and get to work? Mitchell and Ljupco break it down on this episode of the Deliberate Dropout.In this episode: Fighting the urge to feign competence and “fake it till you make it” Creating a public “learner-in-progress persona” The downsides of working hard without building a strong value signal The difference between confidence and credibility, and how to build cred...2022-03-0425 minThe Deliberate DropoutHow to Overcome The Grass Is Always Greener ComplexIf you’re like most people, when an opportunity starts to get hard, other opportunities start to look really attractive. Why does this happen? And how can you keep yourself from becoming addicted to comfort and instant gratification? Mitchell and Ljupco break it down on this episode of the Deliberate Dropout.In this episode: Finding one thing you can be good at and giving it your all vs jumping from new endeavor to new endeavor Using pleasure as a distraction when you don’t have purpose Creating identity-based habits Fighting the urge to give up when you...2022-02-1817 minThe Deliberate DropoutHow to Find Value in Role ModelsWhere can you go to find wisdom for your life and career? And how can you make the most of your mentorship options? Mitchell and Ljupco break it down on this episode of the Deliberate Dropout.In this episode: Seeking out people who are already doing the things that you are interested in Different types of role models: Books, virtual, in-person The value of online communities Learning from anti-rolemodels Being mindful of other people’s time and energy Observing and providing value before demanding time and wisdom PICK UP THE TABIf you've decided to dr...2022-02-1119 minThe Deliberate DropoutHow to Live On PurposeAre you living by accident or are you living on purpose? What’s it going to take for you to find your agency? Mitchell and Ljupco break it down on this episode of the Deliberate Dropout.In this episode: 00:10 Passive creation vs deliberate creation 02:10 Exercising your power of deliberate creation to overcome inertia and living by accident 06:50 Trading your agency for a scarcity mindset 11:20 Finding abundance through innovation 18:00 The accessibility of value creation 22:20 Fighting for the abundance revolutionIf you've decided to drop out or are unhappy at college and thinking about dropping out, stay tu...2022-02-0430 minThe Deliberate DropoutHow To Avoid Making Major Money Mistakes As A Young AdultWhat are some of the worst money mistakes Mitchell and Ljupco made early in life? And what are some money mindsets that will help set you up for success?That and more on this episode of the Deliberate Dropout!If you've decided to drop out or are unhappy at college and thinking about dropping out, stay tuned as we go through the experience and help lay out how to go from dropping out to building a thriving career. Mitchell Earl is COO of Praxis and host of the Self-Directed Podcast. Ljupco Stojanovski Jr. is an...2021-12-1722 minThe Deliberate DropoutThe Job Hunt for Experienced ProfessionalsHow do you decide when it's time to make a career change? And how do you find the best opportunities and win them when you already have some career experience? Mitchell and Ljupco break it down on this episode of the Deliberate Dropout.If you've decided to drop out or are unhappy at college and thinking about dropping out, stay tuned as we go through the experience and help lay out how to go from dropping out to building a thriving career.Mitchell Earl is COO of Praxis and host of the Self-Directed Podcast.2021-12-0334 minThe Deliberate DropoutHow Can You Make Work-From-Home Work for You?More people than ever are working from home, often not by choice, so how do you make working from home work for you? Mitchell and Ljupco break it down on this episode of the Deliberate Dropout.If you've decided to drop out or are unhappy at college and thinking about dropping out, stay tuned as we go through the experience and help lay out how to go from dropping out to building a thriving career.Mitchell Earl is COO of Praxis and host of the Self-Directed Podcast.Ljupco Stojanovski Jr. is an account...2021-11-1916 minThe Deliberate DropoutIs Work-Life Balance BS?This time on The Deliberate Dropout, Mitchell and Ljupco are diving into the debate about burnout and work-life balance.It's more popular than ever to talk about how we need to incorporate self-care into our schedules and create work-life balance, but the surface level discussion overlooks a deeper truth that more often than not, avoiding the problems in our life and refusing to take responsibility for them is the root of burnout. That and more in this episode of The Deliberate Dropout.If you've decided to drop out or are unhappy at college and thinking...2021-10-2528 min
The Deliberate DropoutWhat Goals Should You Pursue in Your Twenties?Mitchell and Ljupco are continuing to break down the key things to think about when you're dropping out of college, this week focusing on the goals that are best to focus on in your twenties.If you've decided to drop out or are unhappy at college and thinking about dropping out, stay tuned as we go through the experience and help lay out how to go from dropping out to building a thriving career.Mitchell Earl is COO of Praxis and host of the Self-Directed Podcast.2021-08-2023 minThe Deliberate DropoutWhy You Should Dropout of College Right NowThis time on the Deliberate Dropout Mitchell and Ljupco are breaking down why you should stop wasting your time in college and make the decision to dropout today.If you've decided to drop out or are unhappy at college and thinking about dropping out, stay tuned as we go through the experience and help lay out how to go from dropping out to building a thriving career.Mitchell Earl is COO of Praxis and host of the Self-Directed Podcast.Ljupco Stojanovski Jr. is an...2021-07-1224 minThe Deliberate DropoutWhy Should You Stay in College?This time on the Deliberate Dropout, Mitcheel and Ljupco are flipping the script and breaking down when it does make sense to stay in college. What are the situations that make sense for a student to invest their time and money in college? And how can you get the most value out of college if you're there?If you've decided to drop out or are unhappy at college and thinking about dropping out, stay tuned as we go through the experience and help lay out how to go from dropping out to building a...2021-07-0912 minThe Deliberate DropoutCan You Build a Great Network as a Dropout?There is a common myth that if you don't go to college you are missing out of the best way to build a network and make valuable connections, but is that really true?This time on The Deliberate Dropout, Mitchell and Ljupco are breaking down the reality of building a valuable personal network from horizontal vs. vertical connections to the fundamentals of what builds deep connections with others.If you've decided to drop out or are unhappy at college and thinking about dropping out, stay tuned as we go t...2021-06-2509 minThe Deliberate DropoutShould You Not Dropout if You Have Student Loan Debt?This time on The Deliberate Dropout, Mitchell and Ljupco are diving into the financial side of dropping out. Sure, it's easy to think about leaving if you don't have debt, but how can you think about and plan for dropping out if you've got large student loans? If you've decided to drop out or are unhappy at college and thinking about dropping out, stay tuned as we go through the experience and help lay out how to go from dropping out to building a thriving career. Mitchell Earl is COO o...2021-06-2117 minThe Deliberate DropoutWhat Job Can You Get Right After Dropping Out?So you've made the decision to drop out and you need to find a way to start making money and start learning in the real word. What are the jobs that you could go get today and start making forward progress?Mitchell and Ljupco break it down from waiting tables to working in a grocery store and what you can learn along the way.If you've decided to drop out or are unhappy at college and thinking about dropping out, stay tuned as we go through the experience and help lay out how to go...2021-06-1415 minThe Deliberate DropoutShould You Go to College if You're Not Sure It's Right for You?Everyone assumes you're going to be heading off to college, but you're not sure it the right fit for you, what should you do? How can you find out if college is right for you and what other options do you have? This time on the Deliberate Dropout, Mitchell and Ljupco dive into those questions and break down the options that exist for finding out if college is right for you beyond simply going to college. ---- If you've decided to drop out or are unhappy at colle...2021-06-0711 minThe Deliberate DropoutWhat are the Superskills That Will Set You Apart?When you've dropped out, you need to put a plan in place to start learning high-value skills that you can build a career around. What are those high-value superskills? And what are the best ways you learn them? Mitchell and Ljupco break it down in this episode. If you've decided to drop out or are unhappy at college and thinking about dropping out, stay tuned as we go through the experience and help lay out how to go from dropping out to building a thriving career. Mitchell Earl is COO o...2021-05-3116 minThe Deliberate DropoutStreet Smarts vs. Book SmartsThis time on the Deliberate Dropout, Mitchell and Ljupco are breaking down the differences between book smarts and street smarts.When you make a move to dropout of college, you know you need to start learning both, but how do you do it? How do you learn the streets smarts you need without making too many mistakes?If you've decided to drop out or are unhappy at college and thinking about dropping out, stay tuned as we go through the experience and help lay out how to go from...2021-05-2812 minThe Deliberate DropoutHow to Develop the Skillset and Mindset to Succeed After Dropping OutIt's tough making the move into the professional world. You'll be confronted by a lot of challenges and to overcome them learning quickly is key. So, for someone who has just dropped out and is just about to start the career journey, what are the things you should be learning about? What are the books you should be reading? Mitchell and Ljupco break it down in this episode.Books for developing your mindset: How I Found Freedom in an Unfree World by Harry Browne How Will You Measure Your Life by Clayton Christensen How...2021-05-2416 minThe Deliberate DropoutWhat Do You Do Once You've Dropped Out?You've already made the decision to drop out... what comes next? This time on the Deliberate Dropout we are breaking down the steps you should take once you've officially dropped out. We cover how to think about your next move, deciding on skills to learn, and how to develop the confidence you need to succeed. --- If you've decided to drop out or are unhappy at college and thinking about dropping out, stay tuned as we go through the experience and help lay out how to go from dropping out to building a thriving career. Mi...2021-05-1712 minThe Deliberate DropoutHow do you know when it's time to drop out?Welcome to the first episode of the Deliberate Dropout! This time we are talking all about timing. How do you know when it's time to drop out? Is it a feeling? Are there steps you should plan to take? Where breaking it all down in this episode. Resources recommended in this episode: - Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki - Human Action by Ludwig von Mises - Your Next Five Moves by Patrick Bet-David If you've decided to drop out or are unhappy...2021-05-1721 minThe Deliberate DropoutWelcome to The Deliberate DropoutWelcome to The Deliberate Dropout with Mitchell Earl and Ljupco Sojanovski Jr.! We are here to dissect the decision to drop out of college and break it down through Ljupco's lived experience. If you've decided to drop out or are unhappy at college and thinking about dropping out, stay tuned as we go through the experience and help lay out how to go from dropping out to building a thriving career. Mitchell Earl is COO of Praxis and host of the Self-Directed Podcast. Ljupco Sto...2021-05-1401 min