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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.
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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, referencing a quote about avoiding quick-fix solutions.


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as a book emphasizing avoiding "stupid" actions over focusing on "smart" ones.

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as a book with lots of actionable advice for businesses.

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in relation to the concept of thinking time.


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as a book he plans to read, indicating prior familiarity with the content.


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as a book that talks about the importance of think time.

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as another great book he is passionate about.

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as a book that offers insights into playing the second half of the game of life.

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as another great business book that he's gifted quite a bit.


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as a book he relistens to due to Cunningham's narration and directness.

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as a book he is currently reading.

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for entrepreneurs to learn how to think strategically.

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for learning from mistakes and avoiding repeating them.


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for his emphasis on the importance of thinking time for entrepreneurs.


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as a favorite book, highlighting the concept of 'thinking time' for improved decision-making.


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