What I write here has little to do with my data analysis skills at CAT; it certainly has more to do with basic data interpretation and some common sense (which can often get fogged with emotions).When the lockdown happened, the kind of media hype that was there across the globe, perhaps due to lack of...Read More
So, you’ve already begun your CAT coaching or are on the cusp of doing so. But the lockdown and the negative news about the entire economy has you on tenterhooks. Doomsday proclamations and prophecies abound. And you are confused about whether this is the worst time to do your MBA. On the contrary, if you...Read More
Different people react differently to the same situation. What some see as a challenge appears to be an opportunity to others. As some stop and wait for things to clear, others move proactively, anticipating changes and ever-ready to pivot and adapt as needed. As some worry about what they are short on, others focus on...Read More
Uncertainty has a way of causing a brain-freeze, be it in sports, life or in your CAT Prep. Inaction comes most naturally as a reaction to something unknown and possibly horrific. But my not having written for a while wasn’t inaction. I was simply busier than ever. The lockdown has been a magnificent challenge. It has forced, naah...Read More
The world, including India, has locked down to tackle the pandemic. Online CAT Preparation could be the new normal in the foreseeable future. It has been one of the most challenging weeks for us at MBAGuru. It has been one of the most exciting weeks for us at MBAGuru. The challenge is external – it is not...Read More
A lesson for your CAT preparation from some of the best batsmen in Indian Cricket. 1989: Tendulkar went in to play against a formidable (and dominant) Pakistan pace bowling attack as a 16-year old. He was touted as the next big thing after Sunil Gavaskar. But he, and many others, had significant doubts about his...Read More
Yesterday evening I was at my cousin brother’s place. As an outstanding officer of the Indian Army he has been decorated with the Vir Chakra for his bravery during the Kargil war (You can watch one of his talks at http://bit.ly/MbagVirC ). He is about 4 months younger to me.Read More
Some of my write-ups are essentially a repetition/minor improvisation of my mails in previous years. Simply because certain basic things do not change.Read More
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