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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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 break the rules. The difference
August 31, 2022
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Responsibility vs. Fault Ratio
Fault = You created a problem due to an error you made. Responsibility = It’s your job to fix the problem. For most individual contributor
August 28, 2022
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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.
Well-Educated vs. Well-Schooled
A few years before I was born, humankind achieved a remarkable feat. We landed a human being on the moon.
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
Self-Esteem & Feedback
To improve in your career, you need feedback. You need to know what you’re doing well and what you need
Wealth, Power, and Character
In your life and career, you will have multiple opportunities to make high leverage relationship decisions. Whom will you choose
Lessons from a Trip Around the World
I just completed a trip around the world in 27 days. After traveling 27,500 miles (approximately 44,000 km.), and through