The Deliberate Dropout Mitchell Earl and Ljupco Stojanovski Jr.

Saying “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 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 layout 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 executive at Xplenty and Praxis alumnus who made the decision to drop out of college.

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Praxis is a year-long apprenticeship program that matches you with a full-time, paid job at a growing company. The program offers a direct route into high-potential careers for driven young people without the cost and hassle of college. Learn more here: https://discoverpraxis.com/

Are 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 credibility through consistency
Tips to build professional options and avoid getting stuck: Make a Mess (get reps) & Don’t Be A Jackass (consider other people)
How to start building a strong value signal today

Links mentioned: https://twitter.com/Mitchell_Earl/status/1491167054501937153?s=20&t=WQVBwh-bm7YKBTbYxZYeMA 

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 layout 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 executive at Xplenty and Praxis alumnus who made the decision to drop out of college. 

--- Praxis is a year-long apprenticeship program that matches you with a full-time, paid job at a growing company. The program offers a direct route into high-potential careers for driven young people without the cost and hassle of college. Learn more here: https://discoverpraxis.com/

If 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 aren’t immediately good at something
Short-term gratification mindset vs long-term gratification mindset
Why do hard things?

Links mentioned:

John Piper’s Book – Desiring God: Meditations of a Christian Hedonist

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 layout 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 executive at Xplenty and Praxis alumnus who made the decision to drop out of college.

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Praxis is a year-long apprenticeship program that matches you with a full-time, paid job at a growing company. The program offers a direct route into high-potential careers for driven young people without the cost and hassle of college. Learn more here: https://discoverpraxis.com/

Where 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
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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 layout 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 executive at Xplenty and Praxis alumnus who made the decision to drop out of college.

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Praxis is a year-long apprenticeship program that matches you with a full-time, paid job at a growing company. The program offers a direct route into high-potential careers for driven young people without the cost and hassle of college. Learn more here: https://discoverpraxis.com/

Are 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 revolution

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 executive at Xplenty and Praxis alumnus who made the decision to drop out of college.

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Praxis is a year-long apprenticeship program that matches you with a full-time, paid job at a growing company. The program offers a direct route into high-potential careers for driven young people without the cost and hassle of college. Learn more here: https://discoverpraxis.com/

What 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 account executive at Xplenty and Praxis alumnus who made the decision to drop out of college.
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