Strategy

Underdogs in Education (Part 2): Why College Tuition is So High

Underdogs in Education (Part 2): Why College Tuition is So High

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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Underdogs in Education (Part 1): For-Profit Schools as a Case Study in Game Theory

Underdogs in Education (Part 1): For-Profit Schools as a Case Study in Game Theory

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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Another Tip For Strengthening The Relationships Around You

Another Tip For Strengthening The Relationships Around You

Reading Time: 2 minutesHere’s another tip for strengthening the relationships around you: Write down the birthdays of the people you care about (or want to get closer to).[[MORE]] Have automatic reminders sent to your phone or email so you don’t forget to wish them a ‘Happy Birthday’ when the day arrives. People want to feel appreciated, like they

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NCAA Tournament 2014: Strategies For An Optimal Bracket

NCAA Tournament 2014: Strategies For An Optimal Bracket

Reading Time: 4 minutesThe NCAA Basketball Tournament is upon us again. It’s one of the few times I actually watch college basketball. It’s the start of bracket frenzy. While last year’s results were disappointing, the strategies I’ll employ in my pools haven’t changed. In bracket pools—and life—, you get the best results when you keep one eye on what everyone

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You Can’t Make Them Love You (Part 1)

Reading Time: 2 minutesOver at matchmaker Paul C. Brunson’s website, you’ll find an abridged version of my latest guest post: http://paulcbrunson.com/2014/02/4-ways-to-tilt-the-odds-of-love-in-your-favor/ If you’d like to read the article in its entirety—a two-part special—I’ve posted it below.[[MORE]] ———————————- Certain skills can be enhanced with practice. They’re usually mechanical in nature, where one learns proper technique and performance increases with repetition

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