How Harvard Business School Has Reshaped American Capitalism

Re:How Harvard Business School Has Reshaped American Capitalism by DelaneyM on Monday May 01, 2017 @09:52AM (#14237435)

It's a good two-year summer camp at a time in our career when we're all racing towards our first burnout, and a good opportunity to hang out with other high-achievers.

It's also the lemming effect... HBS is a rung on the "success" positive reinforcement ladder, like a big funding round. Privileged kids do the "prep school -> ivy -> wall street (quants) / MBB consulting (arts) -> HBS -> PE" track in absence of any other inspiration.

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Re:How Harvard Business School Has Reshaped American Capitalism by 101km on Monday May 01, 2017 @11:35AM (#14238372)

I think this is called failing upwards.

As you allude, an outsider to this cohort crashing into the program should keep expectations in check. Barry Lyndon comes to mind.

I wish it was more socially acceptable to have two year gaps in ones resume and sail around the world or something.

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