People look at my minecraft world and say “now your modelling style makes sense”
Genuinely believe the most important modelling lessons I learnt (exl finance of course, but things like mechanics/logic/model situations that require a unique approach) came from my time as a red stone god in Minecraft
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Based on the most helpful WSO content, your comparison of Redstone in Minecraft to Excel modeling is surprisingly on point! Modeling, whether in Excel or Minecraft, is fundamentally about logic, creativity, and problem-solving. Just like Redstone circuits require understanding mechanics, logic gates, and unique solutions to complex problems, financial modeling demands a similar mindset—breaking down problems, building simulations, and creating systems that work seamlessly.
In fact, some WSO threads highlight that the real challenge in modeling isn't the math but the creative and conceptual thinking behind it. It's about building simulations that rationalize an idea, much like how Redstone circuits simulate real-world mechanics in a virtual space. So, your Minecraft skills might have given you a head start in thinking critically and approaching problems with a unique perspective—skills that are invaluable in finance!
Sources: "Modelling" has to be the biggest misnomer in this industry., https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/investment-banking/modelling-has-to-be-the-biggest-misnomer-in-this-industry?customgpt=1, Scared Shitless: How Did You Actually Learn How To Competently Build Financial Models, https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/investment-banking/people-take-excel-and-modeling-way-too-seriously-rant?customgpt=1, People Take Excel and Modeling Way Too Seriously (rant)
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