The other day I met an interesting guy while charging my car. He was frustrated about the lack of etiquette by another guy charging before him. I came up to him to chat, as he shared how long of a day he’d had. This man is witty, quick on his feet, and a great listener; …
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Recruiting for tech as an MBA in 2023
To say this is a tough year for MBA tech recruiting is an understatement. Not only are first year MBA students not getting interview invitations, many second years have got their return offers rescinded. Possibly worse, many MBA alumni who graduated last year have been laid off, less than 6 months into their jobs. I …
How we should think about value of assets
We are living in an era of strong assets and weak traditional currencies. In the last 10 years, Microsoft grew in market cap from $200B to 1,900B. Amazon grew from $80B to $1,600B. Bitcoin went from pretty much $0B to $900B. Even S&P 500 grew 3x. Gold price change? 35%. US Inflation over the same …
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The force of leverage
Use the power of mathematical leverage to increase your wealth!
Why you should live close to your office
Did you know that adding 20 minutes to your commute is the equivalent of getting a 19% pay cut? Did you also know that driving more than 2 hours a day makes you dumber?
The STEM revolution at business schools
If you’ve been following the news, you probably know that Columbia and Stanford are working on creating a STEM track for their full-time MBA programs. If you’re considering Anderson or at Anderson, you probably know that Anderson is working on the same thing; the difference is that Anderson didn’t announce their move. Anderson is good …
Do people change?
I just watched Episode 9, Season 1 of Better Call Saul. Yes, I’m a big fan of Breaking Bad. If you are yet to watch Better Call Saul and would rather not be spoiled, stop reading. It’s ok to skip a post or two of mine. If you’re still reading, don’t tell me I didn’t …
The best credit cards for an MBA student
As an MBA student, I considered myself very broke. Imagine having all the income you’ve made in your life thus far get wiped out. That’s how I felt about my financial situation. I did everything I could to not get deeper in the hole while not missing out on key business school activities. I also …
Why are FICO credit scores important?
This post is dedicated to our international friends, and our US friends who weren’t paying attention to their credit before. In order to get a car or a house in the US, you will most likely take a loan. In an expensive like LA, you’re definitely going to need a loan if you want to …
Step-by-step guide to build credit in one year for international students
5 years ago, I wrote on this topic on another blog of mine (fond memories). It was helpful for my friends back then, and I imagine it’s going to be helpful for our international friends who are building credit from scratch. 5 years has changed a lot of things; many credit cards I recommended back …
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