Praxis
Applied practice and hands-on execution
Praxis represents the bridge between theory and practice—the discipline of learning by doing, refining through iteration, and mastering through repetition. It embodies the craftsperson's approach: starting with fundamentals, practicing deliberately, and developing skill through consistent application. Praxis recognizes that knowledge becomes wisdom only when tested in the real world.
Core Question
"How do we translate understanding into skilled action?"
Beacons
Beacons are guiding principles that help you apply this rune to real decisions.
Deliberate Practice
Focused repetition with feedback - building skill through intentional, structured practice rather than passive repetition.
Iteration
Continuous refinement - improving through cycles of action, reflection, and adjustment.
Embodiment
Making knowledge physical - moving understanding from abstract concept to muscle memory and intuitive action.
Application
Real-world testing - validating theory through practical implementation and learning from results.
Practical Examples
Learning a new technical skill
Apply Praxis by building real projects rather than just consuming tutorials: start with a simple working example, add complexity incrementally, debug your mistakes, and build multiple variations until the patterns become intuitive.
You develop genuine competence through hands-on experience, not just theoretical knowledge that evaporates when you need it.
Implementing a new management approach
Use Praxis to practice leadership skills in low-stakes situations first: try new techniques in one-on-ones, reflect on what worked, adjust your approach, and gradually expand to higher-stakes contexts as you build confidence.
You develop authentic leadership capability through deliberate practice rather than trying to fake it in critical moments.
When to Use Praxis
- When theory needs to be tested through action
- When skills must be developed through practice
- When learning requires hands-on experience
- When mastery comes from repetition and refinement
- When knowledge must become embodied capability
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