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
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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
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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]
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
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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
Responsibility vs. Fault Ratio
Fault = You created a problem due to an error you made. Responsibility = It’s your job to fix the
When IQ Matters (and When It Doesn’t)
Your IQ score (intelligence score) predicts two things very well. The first prediction is heavily empirically supported. The second prediction
The “Horizon Problem”
When I mentor people, they often ask me for my thoughts about specific career choices they are considering. Invariably, the
How to Make Any Career Decision
The simplest way to make any career decision is to choose the career option that gives you the greatest progress
Mutually Beneficial
In the long run, the only type of relationship that endures is the mutually beneficial one. One-sided relationships — whether
Operating in the White Space
Every company has an organizational chart. This chart shows the various roles in an organization and who reports to whom.
Public Speaking with Gravitas
One of the five most useful classes I took at Stanford was on public speaking. One of the very first
Getting Credit for Your Ideas
I receive a ton of questions from my Inner Circle members about how to handle colleagues and bosses who take
Pre-Existing Knowledge
When you’re trying to explain a complex idea to someone, it’s extremely helpful to explain your new idea using terms,