In 'The First 20 Hours', Josh Kaufman challenges the common misconception that learning a new skill requires 10,000 hours of practice. Instead, he argues that with just 20 hours of deliberate practice, one can achieve a decent level of proficiency in most skills. The book outlines a step-by-step process for mastering the basics of any new skill, including deconstructing complex skills, maximizing productive practice, and removing common learning barriers. Kaufman also shares his personal experiences of learning six unrelated skills in approximately 20 hours each, such as yoga, programming, touch typing, the board game Go, ukulele, and windsurfing.
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.
In 'Drive: The Story of My Life,' Larry Bird shares his personal and professional journey, including his decision to transfer from Indiana University to Indiana State, the heartbreak of his father's suicide and his own failed marriage, and the discipline that turned him into a national superstar. The book covers his time with the Boston Celtics, the Celtic-Laker rivalry, and his interactions with other NBA legends like Magic Johnson, Dominique Wilkins, and Michael Jordan.
WARNING: this episode will teach you everything you would learn in a business degree, saving you $200,000 and 10,000 hours
Josh Kaufman is a renowned business expert and the author of the international best-selling book, ‘The Personal MBA’ which has sold over 900,000 copies worldwide. He is also the author of books such as, ‘The First 20 Hours’, and ‘How to Fight a Hydra’.
In this conversation, Josh and Steven discuss topics such as, the 5 laws of business, how to turn $100 into $10k, the psychological tactics of millionaires, and how to make money in your sleep.
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