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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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Mentioned by David Senra in comparison to Ingvar Kamprad, highlighting their shared dyslexia and unconventional approaches to business.
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Mentioned by David Senra in relation to the importance of delegation and strategic thinking in business.
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Mentioned by David Senra in relation to creating a welcoming atmosphere for customers.
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#279 What I Learned Before I Sold to Warren Buffett
Mentioned by David Senra to illustrate the idea of specializing in one thing.
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#225 Winston Churchill
Mentioned by David Senra to draw parallels between Orfalea's decentralized management style and Mark Leonard's.
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#246 Mark Leonard's Shareholder Letters

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