The Science of Achievement, With Adam Grant
Plain English with Derek Thompson
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The Importance of Context in Evaluating Performance
As a Lions fan, the trade of Matthew Stafford for Jared Goff made me nervous. However, Goff has adjusted well and things are going great. Quarterbacks are important but also dependent on their team. It's crazy to rank quarterbacks without considering their conditions and support. Just like in education, the difficulty of a major affects the meaning of grades.
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