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Motivation

Excellence

Three excellent quotes on excellence: “Some people have greatness thrust upon them. Very few have excellence thrust upon them.” “Excellence is doing ordinary things extraordinarily well.” “We must learn to honor excellence in every socially-acceptable human activity—and to scorn shoddiness, however exalted the activity. An excellent plumber is infinitely more admirable than an incompetent philosopher. […]

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Innovation

The Rise of London’s Tech Start-Up Scene

Originally based in Shoreditch and the Silicon Roundabout, London’s tech start-up revolution has since spread across the whole city. Tech start-ups have fostered a dynamic, entrepreneurial ecosystem, in which creativity and innovation are at the centre. London’s fast-paced and vibrant culture has nurtured these values and now leading tech companies, from ASOS to Transferwise, are thriving […]

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Interviews

FAQ “why do you want to be a consultant?”

Let’s admit it. At every single consulting interview the very first question you get is “why consulting?”. It’s also one of the most popular questions at networking events. There could be a variety of reasons you would like to truthfully shout out such as: high salary, prestige, MBA sponsorship, and travel. But hold your seatbelt […]