The Purpose of Fear
The biological purpose of fear is to help the human body avoid pain. If you’ve ever burned your finger by touching a stove, you know
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The Uncertainty Arbitrage
There is a simple principle the underlies the relationship between client and consulting firm. It is something I call the uncertainty arbitrage. While uncertainty is self-explanatory, if
December 11, 2019
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Do you Play to Win or to Not Lose?
I find strategy concepts that I would typically use in the business realm are often surprisingly useful when moved to determine a strategy for one’s
December 11, 2019
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Living Life on Your Edge
You can live a safe, predictable life, or you can live a wild, chaotic, unpredictable life. The former provides you with a sense of safety,
December 11, 2019
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Progress Over Perfection
I have written previously about the benefits of striving for excellence rather than perfection. Perfection is based on an external standard – an impossible to achieve
December 11, 2019
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Job Interview Reject = Billionaire
Four years ago, my old college dorm neighbor, Brian Acton, was looking for a job. Up until that point, he had spent 11 years at
December 11, 2019
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The Perfect Hypothesis Opening Statement
What follows is a field report from a reader who just got a McKinsey offer, and my commentary on the
Case Interviews: When to Be Creative
Question: I have been following your blog at CaseInterview.com and using your video for my case interview practice. You mentioned in
When to Close a Case
Question: I am a big fan of your materials (LOMS® and HSMC are both very helpful). Wanted to ask you a quick question
Bain vs McKinsey
Below is a success story and prep tips from a student who has two MBB offers as well as my advice on
Note-Taking in a Case Interview
Question: Thank you for creating the Case Interview Secrets videos and Look Over My Shoulder® program. It is the most practical and intuitive resource
Starting a Case with the Right Questions
Question: I have been following your email newsletters and have read them all carefully since I joined your club. I
Business Acumen in Case Interviews
Question: First of all, I want to thank you for all the great materials that you have developed and posted
The Culture of Elitism
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the cult/culture of elitism. The entire premise of elitism is hierarchy. Those who
Switching Frameworks Mid-Case
Question: I work in the Venture Capital Industry and am considering a switch to strategy consultancy. Normally, people switch the
How to Dress for a Case Interview
Case Interview Dress Code I often get questions about the dress code in a case interview. What follows are 2