If you haven't read this piece in the NYT, I provide a gift link in my Substack post. It isn't just about college essays; it's how colleges, with the best of intentions, are helping elites stay elite.
You’ll find the post here.
A place to practice argument and persuasion - based on the bestselling Thank You for Arguing by Jay Heinrichs.
Some years ago, I gave a talk to 300 marketing executives at a major corporation. The subject was “How to Screw Up.” Being a master at screwing up, I felt well qualified for the presentation.
The art of persuasion has to do with changing people’s mood, their mind, or their actions. So how does it work when you’re trying to change your own habits?
