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The Road Less Stupid

Book • 2017
The Road Less Stupid is a business guide that emphasizes the need to minimize dumb decisions and maximize critical thinking.

The book, written by Keith J. Cunningham, highlights the concept of 'dumb tax' – the financial and emotional costs of making poor business decisions.

It advocates for regular 'Thinking Time' to reflect on business challenges, separate problems from symptoms, and make informed decisions.

The book is structured with short chapters and reflective questions to help business owners improve their decision-making skills and avoid costly mistakes.

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Mentioned in 28 episodes

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Mike Schmitz
, referencing a quote about avoiding quick-fix solutions.
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Mike Schmitz
when discussing the concept of "thinking time" and improving clarity.
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164: Mind Mapping
Mentioned by Mike when talking about personal retreat process and thinking time.
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Mike Schmitz
as a book emphasizing avoiding "stupid" actions over focusing on "smart" ones.
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Noah Kagan
as a book with lots of actionable advice for businesses.
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Mike Schmitz
in relation to the concept of thinking time.
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139: Personal Socrates by Marc Champagne
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Mike Schmitz
as a book he plans to read, indicating prior familiarity with the content.
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114: Thinking in Bets by Annie Duke
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Ryan Pineda
as a book that talks about the importance of think time.
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Aaron Stokes
as another great book he is passionate about.
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Reid Hamilton
as a book that offers insights into playing the second half of the game of life.
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Jordan Raynor
as another great business book that he's gifted quite a bit.
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George Bryant
as a book he relistens to due to Cunningham's narration and directness.
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Alex Hormozi
for entrepreneurs prone to getting excited about new ideas.
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Jamal Miller
for entrepreneurs to learn how to think strategically.
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Lauryn Evarts Bosstick
as a book on the importance of thinking time.
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Anthony Vicino
for learning from mistakes and avoiding repeating them.
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Jay Papasan
for his emphasis on the importance of thinking time for entrepreneurs.
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Jeremy Haynes
as a favorite book, highlighting the concept of 'thinking time' for improved decision-making.
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