Episodes
The Office Hours Season 3 Finale was streamed live via Zoom. T.K. and Isaac answered live listener questions, chatted about current life events, and determined the answer to a very important question: Who is the GOAT?
Published 08/01/19
Published 08/01/19
We're coming to the end of Season 3. For this episode, we're kicking it back to some of our favorite moments from the entire show. But first: Season Finale Announcement: Isaac and T.K. are recording the Season 3 finale LIVE on Thursday, July 25. They'll be talking about Praxis and Crash, and answering live listener questions as they come. Want to join? You can register for the live online recording at https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_p-oIr2GnTlu1JlO4bY2PBg
Published 07/18/19
More questions from Praxis participants are the focus of this episode. This brings up the subject of the rational mind versus the gut instinct. Then we throw in a flashback from another early Praxis participant wondering how to get things done.
Published 07/11/19
The questions for this episode all came from current Praxis participants on Slack. Entrepreneurship is a key subject during the conversation- they cover the biggest obstacles they've faced while starting Praxis, and advise a wannabe entrepreneur how to embark on a first venture.
Published 07/04/19
Is this a self-help show or a Q&A podcast? You decide. The topics of conversation range from fear and hopelessness to gestures that stir the soul.
Published 06/27/19
From the books each host is reading to a question of what to do when you feel underrated, this episode is full of Twitter-worth quotes that will be sure to make you stop and think.
Published 06/20/19
Kicking it off with some rapid-fire questions, Isaac and TK confront issues like what to do when your managers don't agree and the etiquette of working after hours. From there they move on to giving advice to their younger selves and sharing their favorite personal development tips.
Published 06/13/19
It's all about relationships in this episode. TK and Isaac kick it off by discussing relationships between parents and their teens, followed by listener questions on how to talk to your boss about rebranding, and how to leverage your way into a specific role you want.
Published 06/06/19
From a story about TK's broken heart to a discussion on whether someone can change their identity (ex. from untrustworthy to the complete opposite,) this episode of Office Hours is once again full of insight that will inspire your life and career.
Published 05/30/19
From self-help and Venkatesh Rao to side hustles and mistakes at work, this episode hits many of the core questions that all professionals have at some point in their careers.
Published 05/23/19
How do you choose when you're going to do a speaking gig? Have your feelings ever been hurt by someone disliking you for something that's unfair? What's the best way to create value when you first start at a company? These and more questions are covered in this episode of Office Hours.
Published 05/16/19
In this episode of Office Hours, Isaac and T.K. cover the possibilities of what college could be. Is it redeemable from within, or is the system a failure by default?
Published 05/09/19
Isaac and T.K. dive into March's college admissions scandal, as well as the topic of Quora and what makes a good question. Then they tackle the question of what employers can do to make potential employees excited about working with them.
Published 05/02/19
In this episode of Office Hours, Isaac and T.K. dive into politics, the downside of being a dreamer, how to manage side projects while still doing your job well.
Published 04/25/19
Sports analogies take the lead in this episode as Isaac and T.K. draw a comparison between baseball and career. From there, they discuss being pigeonholed in your interests, how to solve problems when you don't have lots of money or resources, and more.
Published 04/18/19
Before going into listener questions, TK and Isaac talk about what they've been working on since Season 2 ended. The biggest update is Crash, the new career launch platform that the Praxis team is building. From there, they go into three topics: whether you should read what is "smart" or what interests you, letting go of projects, and whether it's dumb to leave what looks like a perfectly good job.
Published 04/11/19
Isaac and TK close out Season 2 of Office Hours doing an rapid fire AMA style episode with listeners' questions.
Published 11/11/18
Next week is the LAST episode of Season 2 of Office Hours before Season 3 returns sometime next year. For the finale, Isaac and TK are doing an Ask Me Anything version of Office Hours. Send in any questions you have -- professional or not -- and we guarantee an answer! Email your questions to [email protected]. This week on Office Hours, Isaac and TK debate the NBA before diving into listeners' questions. Questions covered this week: How do I find a balance between pushing myself...
Published 11/06/18
Questions covered this week: How should you respond to family members or close friends asking you to hire them? How do you stay above office politics in an environment where gossiping is the preferred method of building social capital? Also covered in this episode: Everyone has something to offer you and you should see every interaction as an exchange of some kind Whether or not we have a moral responsibility to remain in toxic relationships Recognizing that no one owes you...
Published 10/30/18
This week on Office Hours, Isaac and TK answer these listener questions: 1) How do I balance doing great work with needing to meet deadlines? 2) How do I balance my initial excitement over a project with the annoyances of dealing with demands along the way? Also covered in this episode:  - Being better than the good expectations of others - The notion of realizing your potential is actually a trap - How constraints can enhance your creativity  - The importance of framing...
Published 10/23/18
In this episode, Isaac and TK discuss TK's new video series, "TK's College Tour of Bad Arguments" before answering listeners' questions. This week's questions were: 1) What is the purpose of social media? 2) Should I aim for quality or quantity in my marketing work?
Published 10/16/18
This week on Office Hours, TK and Isaac discuss their take on Kanye’s SNL performance before diving into listener’s questions.  Questions covered this week: Is it possible to go too far with the permission-less mindset? Am I required to do everything my boss asks me to do? Also covered in this episode: How the subtle stigma surrounding opting out of college could be considered similar to the subtle stigma around interracial dating The value of leaning into your weirdest, most...
Published 10/09/18
In this episode of Office Hours, Isaac and TK debate the value of debating. Then they jump into answering listeners' questions about how to know when you're ready for something, if self-improvement is overrated, and how to explain yourself to naysayers. This week's questions are: 1. What does it mean to be ready for something? 2. Is it ok if I’m happy with myself and I don’t believe myself needs to be improved? 3. How should college opt-outs explain themselves to the haters and...
Published 10/02/18