80/20 Rule in the Real World
I’ve always been fascinated by the 80/20 rule. The 80/20 rule was an observation made by Italian economist Vilfredo Pareto in 1896. Pareto observed that
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The Paradigm of Prestige
There’s a worldview that says the rich people are more important than the poor, the elite are better than the average, and the special are
October 23, 2021
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The Value of Money
Money can serve many purposes. It can be used to buy things for consumption. It can be used to buy objects that convey status (Rolex,
October 2, 2021
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Expanding Your Network
I attended a software industry trade show last week. (I work with a lot of CEOs in the software as a service industry.) My sole
October 2, 2021
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Strengths Multiplied
When you work in any endeavor, your strengths accelerate the achievement of your goals while your weaknesses hold you back. This is what it means
September 9, 2021
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Maintenance
I’ve been thinking a lot about the concept of maintenance. A mechanic friend of mine said that if you follow your car’s official maintenance schedule
September 9, 2021
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Case Interview Glossary
I get a lot of emails from people who are totally new to the world of business. They want to
You Win Some, You Learn Some…
Most people see the world through the lens of success vs. failures, or winners vs. losers. While our world certainly
Immunity from Disappointment
The other day, someone asked me about how to be more emotionally resilient in the face of obstacles and failures.
Case Competition Results
A few weeks ago, I posted the following real-world situation as a case competition: You’ve been hired by an industry
Risk vs. Fear
Risk is defined as the statistical probability of a negative event occurring. When you walk across the street, there is
Hey, What’s Going On?
I have a few female friends who were raised by fathers in the military. It’s been interesting to notice how
Influence is Power
Every meeting has two types of people in it. Those with power and those without. Most people tend to think
Rank Order Your Goals
I’ve had a multi-decade debate with myself about solving one problem at a time or multi-tasking and trying to solve
The Total Game Changer
One of the single most powerful, life-changing, and career-changing tools is the ability to understand what somebody else needs. I know that
Simple vs. Easy
Some of the most brilliant insights in life are simple to understand but not always easy to act on. I