Arthur Dryver
Author's posts
Jan 31
Is there bias in academic journals
It is way to easy to just blindly trust published papers.? I often watch people online and hear “the science says” and like no one ever gets that wrong, misquotes or misunderstands or is corrupt when it comes to research. There is a lot of pressure to publish in academia.? So this is actually very …
Feb 13
Telling a story with data – an awesome example
This is one of the coolest statistical presentations I have ever seen. Do I agree with everything the story, not so, and yet love his presentation just awesome! Granted, he has a team, and to be honest to do anything great you need a team.? This is just another of the importance of a team. …
Feb 18
Want some tips on finding a job
Can’t find a job?? Perhaps need some professional help. Now I won’t profit from this course and can’t say if it is worth it.? ?I would say this, so many of us invest our time into knowledge.? Knowledge many of which we know is worthless especially if a student looking for a degree. Don’t go …
Jan 26
Attitude more important than skills
Attitude is more important than skills. Most people and almost all things taught at school are on skills.? Yet more than ever attitude is more important than skills.? Ever hear of on the job training?? Of course, we all have?and get on the job training. Can you train someone that doesn’t show up?? Can …
Dec 19
Baby powder even safe for babies?
?So baby powder is it really safe for babies is it even safe for adults? Honestly, I don’t know.? I do know as this saying goes: Thus in my opinion people’s salaries were making it difficult to “understand” the situation.? ? As a professor I often see this issue arise in terms of grading.? Many …
Nov 13
Negotiation – definitely worth the money to learn
People spend years learning to prepare for a job. How much time do people spend to learn how to find a job?? How many hours???? Not even one hour or people just learn how to write a resume. How much time have you spent?? Have you ever read a book?? Ever take a training …
Jul 15
Selling Software
Do you want to get into the software business?? Sell your own software but don’t want to create your own software? How about selling software designed by someone else – managed by someone else, etc etc etc.? You just basically take care of sales and you can do it all freelance.? Can set your own …
Jul 03
Upmetrics Business Plans
Do you know how to write a business proposal? Do you know how to write a good one?? Even more difficult.? For many MBA students at least those at NIDA will have to write a business proposal, preferably a good one for a good grade. Do you like to do things the hard way or …
Jun 22
Pareto 80/20 Rule – apply it now
This is one of the most powerful “rules” to follow.?? If you are a student you know exams 80% of the exam comes from say 20% of the course material (most likely less),? ?The best students know what that 20% is and learn to focus on it when studying for exams etc. This video also …
May 19
Do not outsource your health
Unfortunately you gotta do your own research and not just turn to a doctor for health advice at least in my opinion. So would you trust someone receiving tons of money from corporations to do unbiased research?? I wouldn’t and don’t.? Sadly, this is why I don’t trust financial advisors and medical doctors when it …