Reading Time: < 1 minuteNow that the Super Bowl is over, we ought to pay attention to some of the football story lines on the horizon. Some “experts” are calling for Russell Wilson to take less money in his impending contract negotiation, so the Seahawks can save cap space. It’s easy to be generous with someone else’s money. If …
Reading Time: 4 minutesSlacker + Activism = Slacktivism I stumbled on to this phrase while doing some research on charities. It sums up much of what I think of many social movements in the 21st century.
Reading Time: 4 minutesNow that the holiday shopping season is in the rearview mirror, it’s a great time to examine an area where too many businesses fall flat: Customer Service. For most consumers, the customer service experience is inherently frustrating. The average person isn’t contacting a business to tell them how satisfied they are with their new computer. …
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Reading Time: < 1 minute“Happy Birthday” to my friend and former classmate, Clemens Wan. In accordance with his wishes, I’m posting some of his articles on my site: http://seelemonslive.com/2014/05/09/the-education-revolution-advice-to-students-of-all-ages/ https://medium.com/early-career-advice/the-cost-of-doing-nothing-671515a475d6 http://seelemonslive.com/just-life/foodie/ Merry Christmas, folks (and a “Happy New Year”, too). Need help with a problem or goal? Click here to learn more.
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn Blackjack, you’ve got the option to “double-down” on 9, 10, or 11. You receive just one additional card and double your bet, upping your reward—and risk—for that single hand. Without delving too far into the math, the double-down is an optimal play. The double down is a good metaphor for life.
Reading Time: < 1 minute“Come on, Daddy needs a new education curriculum!” A friend sent this link to me earlier this week, on a deal between Apple and The Los Angeles Unified School District: LAUSD Apple iPad Deal This is akin to a bad football team buying fancier, flashier jerseys in a bid to play better on the field.
Reading Time: 3 minutesImage Credit: New America Foundation In Part 1, we discussed the battle between For-Profit schools and traditional colleges for education dollars and strategies underdogs can employ to unseat incumbents. Do employers have a dog in this fight? Since many, if not most, people rank “getting a job” higher than ”learning” on the list of reasons why they …
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Reading Time: 4 minutesThis is Part 1 of a Two-Part Post on Education in America. David and Goliath, one of the most well-known stories in the bible, provides a good framework for evaluating competition between asymmetrical combatants. When you’re an underdog, you don’t win by playing by the book. You have to take risks and embrace schemes that may increase …
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Reading Time: 7 minutesNote: When I mention “college sports” in this article, I am talking about sports at major Division I programs. The Alabamas and Notre Dames of the world, not the Claremont Mckennas. The difference between the athletic-academic-financial atmosphere at major D1 schools and everywhere else is a chasm. To paraphrase Shannon Sharpe, it’s like comparing “Titanic” …
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Reading Time: 3 minutesWarning – The following link is graphic (but still SFW). If you’re squeamish, you may not want to read it or watch the videos inside. Discretion is advised. Paul Solotaroff of Rolling Stone wrote a shocking piece on animal cruelty and big business: