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
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How to Pass the McKinsey Problem Solving Game [Guide]
(2024 Update) Early on in the McKinsey case interview process, candidates will take part in an evaluation called “Solve,” the McKinsey digital assessment game (formerly
September 9, 2022
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This is Better than Perfection
Many of my students strive for perfection. In theory, there’s nothing wrong with this PURSUIT. However, in practice, many people associate validity and self worth
September 8, 2022
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Demographic vs. Situational Gravitas
When I was at Stanford, I took a sociology class focused on the topic of status. It was fascinating. The big lesson learned from that
September 5, 2022
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Master then Break the Rules
When you first learn a craft, it’s useful to learn the rules. As you master the rules, it’s useful to break the rules. The difference
August 31, 2022
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Responsibility vs. Fault Ratio
Fault = You created a problem due to an error you made. Responsibility = It’s your job to fix the problem. For most individual contributor
August 28, 2022
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MECE Frameworks
Question: Really enjoying your materials. 2 questions: 1) Related to [my post on How to Structure a Case Interview ].
Tips for Candidate-Led Cases
Question: With only a few days to prepare for the 1st round interview with McKinsey, I listened to your material
Written Case Interview
Question about a Written Case Interview: I have made the second round interview at a consulting firm. I was expecting
Math Never Lies, But it Often Misleads
I’m often fond of saying that: Math Never Lies, But It Does Often Mislead Let me give you an example
Being a Father: Strength or Weakness?
Question: First of all, thanks a lot for sharing your insights and knowledge. Since I took notice of your website,
Case Frameworks – Where to Start
Question: I’m really hoping you reply to this email if you get the time. I have final round interviews with
The Bain Framework for Choosing a Wife…
The former head of the Bain Capital NY office has a new book out on the U.S. economy. I suspect
How NOT to Do Math [Video]
The following video is a funny example of how NOT to do math in a case interview. The math question
Hypothesis Statement in Interviewer-Led Interviews
Question: Quick question: when is the best time to do the synthesis + hypothesis combination in interviewer-led interviews? I know
PE Interview Prep
Question: Would be glad if you could provide some tips on how to utilise the LOMS effectively, and wonder if