It’s no surprise that George Packer—one of the most gifted writers in the business—has hit upon a fascinating topic in his latest New Yorker piece: the…
Since dropping out of college at age 20, I’ve been a vocal proponent of “Career Hacking” and other approaches that lead to departing from the standard education path. College was a frustrating and limiting experience, while my time…
I’m a nice guy, right? I generally root for people to succeed, even when I’m skeptical of their plans. And I know a pat on the back — to show encouragement, or indicate a job well done — can matter. But I’m sorry; I can’t do it any more. The…
