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Culture in Companies, Families, and Romantic Relationships

At Stanford, the one class I disliked the most was called “Cultures, Ideas and Values.” At the time, I thought there was little value in

October 1, 2022 4 Comments

How to Make a First or Lasting Impression

If you want to make an impressive first impression with someone, show them how smart, brilliant, and accomplished you are. Share with them your resume, income,

September 27, 2022 1 Comment

The Gift of Failure

“Failure” always has a gift. The gift is an opportunity to learn a lesson. The challenge with failure is it feels just awful. And when

September 23, 2022 No Comments

Chasing Dreams

I’m a big believer that everyone should spend at least a portion of their life chasing their own dreams. Whether dream chasing is your life

September 18, 2022 58 Comments

Fatigue & Decision Making

I don’t think I’ve ever made a good decision when I’m exhausted and it’s late at night. Fatigue clouds judgment. Fatigue causes hormones and brain

September 14, 2022 No Comments

How to Pass the McKinsey Problem Solving Game [Guide]

Early on in the McKinsey case interview process, candidates will take part in an evaluation called “Solve,” the McKinsey digital assessment game (formerly called the

September 9, 2022 No Comments

80/20 Rule to Get an Offer

This success story comes from a McKinsey new hire from a non-target school who gives tips on getting an interview,

From Ad Agency & Non-Target School to McKinsey Offer

I wanted to share this field report from an F1Y who took a non-traditional route into consulting, had to prepare

Applying to McKinsey from a Non-Target School

Question: I wanted to thank you for your excellent materials, specifically the LOMS program. Using your frameworks and guidelines, I was able

McKinsey Offer from Top 200 University

The following field report is from a McKinsey new hire from a Top 200 U.S. university. While McKinsey and the

Bain Job Offer from Non-Target School

Following is a success story report from a student who received an offer from several firms and accepted an offer