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The personal MBA

Master the Art of Business
Book • 2010
The Personal MBA distills the most valuable business lessons into simple, memorable mental models that can be applied to real-world challenges.

The book covers a wide array of topics including entrepreneurship, marketing, sales, negotiation, operations, productivity, and systems design.

It is designed to provide a self-directed crash course in business, helping readers understand and analyze the fundamental elements that make every successful business function.

The book emphasizes the importance of creating value, effective marketing, and delivering on promises, and it includes a recommended reading list to further enhance business knowledge.

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Mentioned in 12 episodes

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