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Apr 2024
28m 38s

#221 Excellent Advice for Living (and MB...

Darren C. Joe
About this episode

Inspired by Kevin Kelly's Excellent Advice for Living: Wisdom I Wish I Knew Earlier, Darren shares 10 bits of wisdom that could materially improve your chances of getting into business school and building a successful career.

Topics

  • Introduction (0:00)
  • School Selection (3:00)
  • Support Network (8:20)
  • Positioning (10:30)
  • Resumes (15:45)
  • Essays (20:05)
  • Interviews (22:00)
  • Communication (26:10)

Show Notes

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