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@lucid_doorway_bench3 hours agoUnited States
Should I redo the same Solve practice game or always use a new one?
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When practicing for McKinsey Solve, is there value in repeating the exact same simulation to improve decision quality and timing, or does that create false confidence because I already know the scenario?
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