They overplayed it a bit, but I love the Freakonomics brand. I've read most of the series, but somehow missed SuperFreaknomics, which I am reading now.The authors consistently mention the "economic …
Published in Parma: CLE Guidebook Now Shipping!
Excellent surprise in the mail today -- Belt Magazine's Cleveland Neighborhood Guidebook arrived!The book editor said the first shipment arrived as literally two tons of book freight -- what an honor. …
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Lessons from a Commission Analyst: Interview with Oz du Soleil
I had a great conversation this afternoon with Oz du Soleil about working with commissions and incentives in Excel.This is a key function of many financial analysts, including me.In this video we go …
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How to talk like an Excel geek (Slides)
Ready to talk like a real Excel geek and impress potential employers? Check out my new course, "Hired with Excel: What Every Analyst Needs to Know." Get started at the link.I've noticed over time how …
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How Gall’s Law Explains Crappy Spreadsheets
The other day I came across Gall's Law, developed in book on systems theory by pediatrician John Gall (polymath!). It's fascinating. Here is Gall's Law in all its fitting simplicity:Subscribe to the …
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More about the course
I'm pleased to say that I made some pretty serious progress on the course this weekend. I am getting more comfortable with producing high-quality recordings and am locking down the logistics for …