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
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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
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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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I’m Sorry. That was my Fault.
Here’s a simple ritual to help improve your EQ skills — especially if you’re managing or collaborating with other people.
Signaling
In about a year, my oldest daughter will begin to learn how to drive. As part of her learning process,
The Three Ways to Argue
There are three ways to argue with someone: Tell them why they are wrong Tell them why they are wrong,
The Secret to Better Cooking
Over the last few years, I’ve been taking a number of cooking classes and have discovered a few big insights.
Impaired & Borrowed Functioning
People with low self-esteem have an impaired ability to validate themselves. I know. I used to be one of them.
Margin of Error
I find it useful to learn from other disciplines. If you want to stand out in your field, borrow ideas
With Deep Gratitude
By the time you read this, I will be in my kitchen with my green apron on, cooking up my
What You Said vs. What You Meant
In my four years at Stanford, I took approximately 45 classes to obtain two degrees. When I look back at
Speed vs. Speed Bumps
In the United States, we have a feature in our roadways known as speed bumps. These are intentionally created bumps
The 24-Hour Pity Party
Nobody like setbacks, obstacles, and “failures.” It’s human to feel sorry for yourself. However, it’s not particularly productive or useful