One of my prouder childhood achievements was beating the 30-second BigMac “challenge” as a 9-year old in desperate need of a promotional “Hamburglar” glass. Dad took me into the local McDonald’s, I took a few calming breaths, then wove a tapestry of hamburger ingredients so seamlessly that it was if I was on autopilot…“twoallbeefpattiesspecialsaucelettucecheesepicklesonionsonasesameseedbun…” 4.3 seconds, gents. I can’t even explain …
Five Things You Should Know This Week
1. Why Wal-Mart can afford to give its workers a 50% raise: The world’s largest retailer is under fire for its low wages. But the numbers show it can easily pay more without tanking its stock. 2. This is how much money people with your personality make: You’re in possession of a unique set of neurons, but how does that …
Five Things You Need to Know This Week…
Hello and welcome to another great week with FOT. Kick your Monday off right with these five must-reads: 1. Why Hire An MBA When You Can Rent One? A growing number of companies are using freelance MBAs to access the same brain power they might find at a top-tier consulting firm. 2. LinkedIn Unleashes A Trio Of Apps To Connect The Modern …