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Lessons from a Hyperactive Dyslexic who Turned a Bright Idea into One of America's Best Companies

Book • 2005

This book is a memoir of Paul Orfalea's journey from a struggling kid with learning disabilities to the founder of Kinko's, a company that grew into a $1.

5 billion empire.

It highlights his unique approach to business, emphasizing the importance of taking care of employees and creating a compassionate company culture.

The book is filled with personal anecdotes, business lessons, and Orfalea's inspired aphorisms, making it a refreshing and honest look at what makes Orfalea tick.

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in comparison to Ingvar Kamprad, highlighting their shared dyslexia and unconventional approaches to business.

#370 The Founder of IKEA: Ingvar Kamprad

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in relation to the importance of delegation and strategic thinking in business.

#248 John D. Rockefeller (Titan)

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in relation to creating a welcoming atmosphere for customers.

#279 What I Learned Before I Sold to Warren Buffett

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to illustrate the idea of specializing in one thing.

#225 Winston Churchill

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to draw parallels between Orfalea's decentralized management style and Mark Leonard's.

#246 Mark Leonard's Shareholder Letters

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