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Mentioned in 28 episodes

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

Mentioned by Mike Schmitz , referencing a quote about avoiding quick-fix solutions.
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148: Building a Second Brain by Tiago Forte
Mentioned by Mike Schmitz when discussing the concept of "thinking time" and improving clarity.
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164: Mind Mapping
Mentioned by Mike Schmitz as a book emphasizing avoiding "stupid" actions over focusing on "smart" ones.
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157: Non-Traditional Measures of Productivity, with Mike Vardy
Mentioned by Mike when talking about personal retreat process and thinking time.
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224: The Confident Mind by Dr. Nate Zinsser
Mentioned by Noah Kagan as a book with lots of actionable advice for businesses.
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394: How to WIN on YouTube in 2025 ft. Noah Kagan
Mentioned by Mike Schmitz in relation to the concept of thinking time.
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139: Personal Socrates by Marc Champagne
Mentioned by 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
Mentioned by Anthony Vicino as the author of 'The Road Less Stupid' and the real 'Rich Dad' in Robert Kiyosaki's book.
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How To Reprogram Your Brain To Think Like The 1% | Ep. 907
Mentioned by Ryan Pineda as a book that talks about the importance of think time.
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Productivity MASTERPLAN: From Overwhelmed to 10X Results
Mentioned by Reid Hamilton as a book that offers insights into playing the second half of the game of life.
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2 Real Estate Niches You’re Overlooking That Made This Investor Millions | Ep 113 w/ Reid Hamilton
Mentioned by George Bryant as a book he relistens to due to Cunningham's narration and directness.
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Recommended by Alex Hormozi for entrepreneurs prone to getting excited about new ideas.
A Hard Learned Lesson | Ep 213
Mentioned by Jordan Raynor as another great business book that he's gifted quite a bit.
Jordan Raynor (Host of the Mere Christians podcast)
Recommended by Anthony Vicino for learning from mistakes and avoiding repeating them.
3 Books That Teach You How To Think Like A Genius | Ep. 805
Mentioned by Jay Papasan for his emphasis on the importance of thinking time for entrepreneurs.
488. The Hidden Cost of Being "Busy" (And What To Do Instead)
Mentioned by Ben Greenfield as a formative business book emphasizing the importance of dedicated thinking time.
How UK's Leading Biohacker Eats, Drinks & Optimizes His Life - An Interview With Tim Gray.

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