Strategy

Sports Analytics and Talent Development in The 21st Century

Reading Time: < 1 minuteEvery year professionals from a wide range of fields convene at the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference to discuss all things sports. Shea Balish, a PhD candidate in the field of Psychology, had a stand-out lecture on the development of athletic talent. His presentation featured an exploration of the 10,000 hour rule, the frailty of expertise, […]

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Seen, Not Heard: What We Learned From Reggie Rose’s Unwitting Kamikaze Job on Derrick Rose

Reading Time: 2 minutes“Reggie Rose, brother of Derrick Rose, criticized the Chicago Bulls for being unable to put enough quality players around him to compete for a title. Reggie Rose, who stated he was speaking for himself, said it could be a “big factor” in whether his brother returns from his ACL injury this season. “What have you

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Begin With The End in Mind: Facebook, Instagram, and Violating Expectations

Reading Time: 3 minutesRead a fascinating article earlier this month: Go to any VFW hall, even today, and you’ll get the same story: During World War II, the Red Cross had comfort stations for soldiers overseas, with free coffee and free doughnuts. Then, in 1942, the Red Cross started charging for the doughnuts. Soldiers have held a grudge

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Fantasy Basketball 2012

Reading Time: < 1 minuteFantasy basketball is here again. Every year I run a 12-team, standard 9-category, Head-to-Head league on Yahoo.com. The league is comprised of friends, family, and fellow competitors I’ve met through the years. There’s an entry fee and prizes for the winners;It’s always a good time. (If you’re interested in joining an entertaining fantasy basketball or football

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What Kentucky Fried Chicken Can Teach Us About Saving Wildlife

Reading Time: 2 minutesI alluded to this in my post on The Tragedy of the Commons: Although well-intentioned, bans on hunting and trapping do little to protect animals on the endangered species list. When we examine the underlying economic and sociological principles behind common measures enacted to protect animal populations, the preceding statement rings true.

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