High Impact Moments
One of the biggest things you learn at McKinsey is the 80/20 “rule.” This “rule” says that 80% of the results you want can be
November 8, 2022
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Compound Errors
Over the past years, I’ve been intrigued by why airplanes crash. Yes, I suppose it’s a slightly morbid fascination, but I suspect it has to
November 3, 2022
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The Margin of Error
When engineers design bridges, they estimate the amount of forces that will be exerted on the bridge. They engineer the bridge to withstand those forces
November 1, 2022
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The Curse of Success
Success teaches you virtually nothing. The real learning comes from the the micro and macro “failures” (I prefer the term feedback opportunities) that preceded the
October 30, 2022
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Cognitive Load
One of the things I’ve paid more attention to in the past several years is cognitive load. Cognitive refers to the brain. Load refers to
October 14, 2022
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Complaints vs. Requests
In individual relationships, it’s easy to complain. The problem with complaining as a primary way of relating is that, often, there aren’t positive changes. In
October 12, 2022
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The Case Interviewer’s Mindset
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Do “Creatives” Make Good Consultants?
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1st Round vs. Final Round
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When a Hypothesis Isn’t Practical
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Military Vets and Consulting
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Applying from Top 30 B-School
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Offer from Top 3 Firm – Grad from “No Name” B-School
With the help of your videos, among other things, I received an offer from a Top 3 today. I stumbled
Should MBAs Include Undergrad GPA on Resume?
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Feeling Lost
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