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I think this is an excellent idea. I am a bit surprised at the reactions against this concept. The key statement to zero in on is that doctors feel they do not have sufficient trai…

Hear, hear. Agreed on point 2. I believe we are seeing this stigma evolve right before our eyes. College has been improperly marketed. I've mentioned this on other threads, but my …

Interesting read. Thanks for sharing. Has me thinking about how language in the workplace influences emotion. What workplace emotions have you all experienced? "Looks like somebody…

Finance was a big one for me. Understanding the fundamental concepts of, for instance, CAPM and free cash flow have been useful in my career. You also pick up some useful personal …

Agreed. To add to your point: Most entrepreneurs need to spend a significant amount of time thinking about non-tech related objectives (e.g. sales, pricing, marketing, etc). Sure -…

Working for the federal government has some solid perks including great pension plans. Having grown up in DC, my parents really hoped I would go work for the government. Instead th…

But I can't crowdfund if I don't buy a computer...

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For 4 (Your college degree is probably worthless): is the purpose of college to get a job or to learn? The traditional college curriculum is structured in a way that suggests it's …

Interesting article. Scientific theories are often proven to be obsolete -- business should be no different. To me, this article also underscores the ever present friction between …

I think it is a result of the five star rating system -- a vast majority of the businesses fall between a 4 and a 4.5 star rating. Perhaps a binary rating system is a better forcin…