The Study of Mistakes
When I was in school, my strongest subjects were in STEM — science and math specifically. In high school, I was required to study history.
May 12, 2022
6 Comments
CaseInterview.com Blog
Categories
thoughts on life
Effectiveness or Pleasure
There’s a saying I’ve lived by for quite some time now. If you’re going to do something, you should either strive to do it well…
April 16, 2022
No Comments
Handshake, Kiss, or Bow
I’ve had the good fortune of working and socializing with people from a wide variety of cultures. One of the challenges of such international interactions
April 16, 2022
4 Comments
Keep Moving Forward
One of my professional mentors taught me a very useful tip on how to travel when flights get canceled due to bad weather. He had
April 15, 2022
No Comments
Market Cycles
All things have a natural cycle. The sun rises; the sun sets. The tide comes in; the tide goes out. Jobs are easy to get;
April 15, 2022
8 Comments
Mutually Beneficial
In the long run, the only type of relationship that endures is the mutually beneficial one. One-sided relationships — whether they are vendor-customer, spouse-spouse, or
April 15, 2022
2 Comments
Are You Accidentally Making Assumptions?
One of my writing mentors told me: “Effective writing is CLEAR writing.” If you mean what you write, and you
Relationship Hygiene
Every morning and night, I brush my teeth. I’ve been doing this for most of my life. I know if
Why Smart People do Stupid Things
Consulting firms prize people who are logical, analytical, and rational. However, smart people routinely make “stupid” decisions. Here’s why.
Deep Perspective
When I was at McKinsey, one of the biggest reasons clients cited for repeatedly hiring McKinsey was: “perspective.” Clients would
Life is Long
I’ve heard Warren Buffet speak in person. He talks a lot about the importance of maintaining a great reputation. In
Life is Short
Earlier this month, I received news that my grandmother was in her final hours of life. I flew out to
Success Is Simple: Show Up
American movie director Woody Allen says, “80% of success is showing up.” For most of my career, I thought this
The Secret to Building Relationships
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the ability to interact with other people. People skills are incredibly valuable, both
Talent is Not Enough
For most of my life, I assumed that the keys to a successful life were simple: 1) do well in
New Year, New Goals, Old Habits?
As we enter yet another new year, I can’t help but feel a little jaded. Every new year, millions of