To get a picture of what a great writer Michael Lewis is, consider this. “Outliers” and “David and Goliath” author Malcolm Gladwell says that Lewis is his literary “hero” and “the finest storyteller of our generation.” Gladwell maintains that Lewis’ football book “The Blind Side” is as “close to perfect” as any work of nonfiction […]
Crazy Admission Interview Questions From Oxford University
At Oxford University, one of the most prestigious educational institutions in the world, admission interview questions often move past the norm. “Interviews are not about reciting what you already know – they are designed to give candidates a chance to show their real ability and potential, which means candidates will be encouraged to use their […]
Lessons Come From Mozart, Picasso, and Kobe Bryant
How long does it take to become elite at your craft? And what do the people who master their goals do differently than the rest of us? That’s what John Hayes, a cognitive psychology professor at Carnegie Mellon University, wanted to know. For decades, Hayes has been investigating the role of effort, practice, and knowledge […]