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Every consultant needs an AP as a coach?
The consulting journey is treacherous. It's extremely helpful to have someone experienced to help you navigate it in the most effective way.
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Rustem Karymov
Sometimes I get these sad messages...
MBB consulting is full of unspoken rules. Not knowing these rules make your journey extremely ineffective. Often, it can make a difference between…
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Rustem Karymov
'You must be proud of being average in an MBB firm...' partners like to say
Partners will tell you getting average rating is a big achievement. But why you don't feel like a winner? Actually, you hate being average. Let's…
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Rustem Karymov
How to learn problem-solving
Problem-solving is the most important skill in MBB consulting. But learning it is extremely difficult. Let's discuss how you can radically accelerate…
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Rustem Karymov

February 2025

It was going well until it wasn't
Consultants work really hard. They may feel it's going well. But then, they get completely caught off guard when they receive a negative rating. Let's…
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Rustem Karymov
I used to take at least 60 vacation days per year at McKinsey
The consulting profession is extremely intense and stressful. Burnout is a very common thing. Pacing yourself and finding pockets of downtime to recover…
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Rustem Karymov
A McKinsey senior partner shared a shocking story...
Working in MBB consulting is extremely hard. We also don't make it easier applying immense pressure on ourselves. We want everything to be perfect. And…
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Rustem Karymov
"Make me a dummy deck" your manager asks you
MBB consulting is a full of unspoken expectations. You do exactly what you were asked only to get harsh criticism without understanding the underlying…
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Rustem Karymov

January 2025

Imagine you must create a slide deck
Creating great documents is an essential skill for successful consultants. But many consultants struggle with this skill. Let's learn one neat technique…
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Rustem Karymov
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I hated Executive Summaries
Partners often ask consultants to write executive summaries. I hated them as a useless chore. But I didn't understand why they were important.
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Rustem Karymov
What's the best time to leave MBB consulting?
Nobody joins MBB consulting to stay forever. Usually, people join for a few years to learn useful skills, change or boost their careers. Then, it…
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Rustem Karymov
How do you find unique insights?
Finding unique insights is extremely challenging for consultants. But it's a critical skill to be successful. Learn how you can do it effectively.
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Rustem Karymov
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