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McKinsey partner got upset when I gave him project update
Often, new EMs overindex on running perfect processes. They believe that's what great EMing is. But that's a big mistake. Partners want problem-solving…
Sep 16
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Rustem Karymov
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The best EM I ever worked with only worked 4 days per week
Junior consultants often fixate on what CAN'T be done. But the best consultants focus on what CAN be done instead. This mindset shit helps to become a…
Sep 9
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Rustem Karymov
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One terrible project broke something in me
MBB consulting is a very stressful job. In the short term, we accept it as an inevitable part of the job. But in the long term, it can have a…
Sep 2
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Rustem Karymov
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August 2025
Invisible reason you lose your productivity
You work long hours in consulting. Sleep deprivation makes us dumber. It leads to more mistakes and more stupid work. You must protect your…
Aug 26
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Rustem Karymov
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An Impossible Turnaround: from PIP to Promotion at BCG
In MBB consulting, things can go south at any time. One bad decision can send consultants into a spiral. That is why the only way to protect your career…
Aug 19
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Rustem Karymov
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Why you don't get impressive results even if you work very hard?
Many consultants play it safe. They are afraid to mess up. They play defense. They don't plan for successful outcome. But you can't win like that. No…
Aug 12
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Rustem Karymov
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Why daily check-ins kill your team's productivity
Daily check-ins are supposed to be a productivity hack. But if used incorrectly, it can be a productivity killer. Learn how to improve your team…
Aug 5
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Rustem Karymov
July 2025
I asked my wife to speak in a top-down way. Big mistake...
Learn to communicate top-down: deliver your main message first, structure clearly, and impress partners with sharp, concise thinking.
Jul 29
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Rustem Karymov
"I worked so hard to get into BCG. But I was fired after 18 months..." a BCG consultant shared
Getting into MBB consulting is a significant achievement. It can propel one's career to unimaginable heights. But it's also a highly competitive…
Jul 22
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Rustem Karymov
A powerful lesson of top executive communication
Great executive communication isn’t about saying more—it’s about knowing what to say and when to stop. Today’s post breaks down a critical mindset shift…
Jul 15
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Rustem Karymov
McKinsey is the most cut-throat consulting firm
McKinsey is a ruthless place. I only realized this when I started coaching consultants from other firms. If you’re an experienced hire, you have very…
Jul 8
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Rustem Karymov
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What silently kills your reputation
Making sloppy mistakes kills your productivity and reputation. You trigger more comments and unnecessary iterations. That's how you waste your time…
Jul 1
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Rustem Karymov
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