Calling the last play correctly
Recently there have been a series of incorrect calls during the last play of close NBA playoff games. But, because the NBA instant replay guidelines don't »
Be present
If you're going to meet with someone, be sure that you can commit to being mentally present. It's easy to delude yourself into thinking that you »
Ordering large pizzas
If you it's not inconvenient to take leftovers home, you should order the largest pizza because restaurants typically price their pizzas linearly relative to diameter. A »
Questions during course recaps
A well crafted final is an opportunity to prove that you've mastered the course material. But, even in the most collaborative learning environments, finals force a »
The problem with change for the sake of change
Institutional memory helps prevent people from making the same mistakes year after year. But, by making change more difficult, you'll likely have suboptimal outcomes. So, it's »
Venues for events
I love going to events that are standing room only. It's as if everyone's energy is echoing off the walls. Unfortunately, the opposite is also true. »
Effective interview questions
It's unfortunately common for less-technical people to ask questions that amount to technical trivia as a way of assessing candidates' abilities. As a result, these interviews »
Excel model conventions
Convention over configuration is a design principle that should be applied to Excel models. To my knowledge, there aren't clear conventions for how data should be »
Realistic assumptions
Don't spend too much energy rationalizing your desired outcomes; they may be unrealistic. Actively challenge yourself to reexamine your assumptions as you're presented with new information »
Jobs after automation
Some industries have enthusiastically adopted technology to improve their operations, while others have remained skeptical. Instead of fighting to protect jobs that can be done effectively »