Secret to Achieving New Year’s Resolutions
At the start of every new year, many people create resolutions or goals for the New Year. At the same time, most people also give
January 7, 2023
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One Hour per Day
Two young men graduated from college together 20 years ago. Both men came from similar backgrounds, had similar intellects, and similar skills. Twenty years later,
January 4, 2023
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T-Shaped Skills
In industry, a person’s skill set can be described using one of two metaphors: the letter “I” and the letter “T.” A person with “I-shaped”
December 16, 2022
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The Fastest Way to a Promotion
The easiest way to get promoted is to do the following: 1) Choose an employer that’s growing and in constant demand for new people. 2)
December 13, 2022
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Thoughts on Character
Character is who you are when nobody is looking and you can get away with anything. Character consists of two things: 1) Your values –
December 11, 2022
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Force Multiplier Effect: 2 + 2 = 5
Many militaries refer to the concept of a “force multiplier.” This refers to a fighting force whose impact is magnified in some way, shape, or
December 7, 2022
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Save Lives vs. Save the Economy
In the United States, there’s a big debate going on right now. Epidemiologists urge physical distancing as the best way
Coronavirus: Leadership during a Crisis
The need for effective leadership is especially acute during a major crisis. Today, I wanted to share a framework for
Coronavirus: Analysis, Conclusions & Takeaways
I started writing this article a few days ago on March 5th 2020, but I didn’t get to finish it
Indecision
When you’re faced with two options where you know that one option will be good and the other bad, it’s
Social Hierarchy
When I was at Stanford, I took a class on social hierarchies. I remember thinking it was fascinating how social
Learning vs. Unlearning
Over the years, I’ve paid a lot of attention to teaching methods. I’ve done so in my role as a
I Can’t Do That
Let’s take a look at the following two sentences: I can’t do that. I can’t do that… yet. Only one
Success vs. Satisfaction
Success = Being good at something. Satisfaction = Doing something that’s personally meaningful to you. The two are not the
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
The Downside of Looking Good
I’ve written extensively about my time working in McKinsey’s New York office. However, today I will share with you something