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Economist and author of Basic Economics
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After his military service, Sowell worked as a civil servant and took night classes. His high test scores and recommendations led him to Harvard University, where he graduated magna cum laude in economics.
LessonLeveraging high performance in standardized tests and seeking strong recommendations can open doors to elite institutions.
Sowell published 'Knowledge and Decisions', which analyzed the differences between market processes and government processes. The work was highly acclaimed by Friedrich Hayek and won the Law and Economics Center Prize.
LessonDeeply analyzing the mechanisms of how decisions are made can lead to landmark contributions in your field.
After years of teaching at various universities like UCLA and Cornell, Sowell became a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution. This move allowed him to focus on research and prolific writing for decades.
LessonFinding the right environment that supports your core strengths can lead to a more productive and long-lasting career.
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