Being a Trusted Advisor
One of the ways to have power and influence in an organization is to become a trusted advisor to someone in a position of power.
September 9, 2020
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Charlie Munger & Mental Models
Warren Buffett’s right-hand man is Charlie Munger. I’ve read transcripts from several of Munger’s speeches, and I really love the multidisciplinary way he approaches investment
September 5, 2020
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Power for the Powerless
In industry, whether your ideas get taken seriously depends on more than the quality of your thoughts. If the receptionist shares an idea and the
September 2, 2020
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How to be an Interesting Person
When you’re an interesting person, people want to connect with you. They want to work with you, hang out with you, or work for you.
August 25, 2020
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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 learn everything they need to
August 25, 2020
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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 has competitive aspects to it,
August 24, 2020
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The 80/20 on Happiness – Part II
One of the wonderful things about writing for my newsletter is appreciating the incredible depth, talent and diversity of my
The 80/20 on Happiness
If you’re looking for a quick 80/20 rule on how to be happier in your life within 7 days, then
The Logical Argument for Chasing Dreams
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the roles of dreams, the hope they provide, and the role they play
The Value of Obstacles
For most of my life, I had goals and would get irritated by obstacles that got in my way. I
Performance, Trophies and the Goal
Many people make the mistake of confusing their performance results with the trophy and their goal. Let me explain. One
How to Eliminate Stress from Your Life
I’ve spent most of my life under a lot of stress. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve come to realize that
Never Give Up
If you attempt anything meaningful or ambitious, you will eventually fall down and “fail.” The only way to avoid such
The Ultimate Strategic Life Decision
The premise behind being strategic is simple – begin with the end in mind. My first encounter with this principle
How to Accomplish… Anything
I recently wrote about the purpose of having a purpose and how it provides clarity in decision making. In response,
The Purpose of Purpose
In business, career, and life plans, one common factor exists that determines whether such a plan is strategic or not.