Josh Kaufman

Josh Kaufman, a renowned business expert and author of 'The Personal MBA,' discusses transformative business concepts that rival traditional MBA learnings. He delves into the 5 laws of business and shares innovative strategies to turn a small investment into substantial profits. Kaufman also unpacks psychological insights that successful entrepreneurs use to connect with consumers and offers tips on making money effortlessly. His ideas on skill mastery challenge the conventional 10,000-hour rule, emphasizing that just 20 hours of focused practice can lead to proficiency.

Josh Kaufman, author of the bestseller 'The Personal MBA,' shares insights on mastering rapid skill acquisition and the art of decision-making. He emphasizes the importance of understanding mental models and how they can enhance problem-solving. Kaufman discusses the distinction between knowledge and skill, highlighting the role of deliberate practice in achieving mastery. He also explores how feedback and reflection foster growth, encouraging listeners to embrace failure and pursue passion projects for personal fulfillment.

Join bestselling author and entrepreneur Josh Kaufman as he shares insights on thriving as a solo creator. He discusses leveraging AI and smart systems to enhance productivity while protecting personal time. Josh emphasizes focusing on fewer income streams for greater profit and knowing when to say no to growth. He also offers practical strategies for marketing, sustainable income through audio content, and applying the 80/20 rule to business systems. Uncover the power of human judgment alongside automation for a balanced approach to business.

Josh Kaufman, author of The Personal MBA and The First 20 Hours, joins the podcast to discuss efficient learning. They explore the 20 hour rule, the problems with 10,000 hours, cognitive biases, and the importance of feedback loops. They also discuss the impact of psychological state on learning and the role of cognitive biases in decision-making.

Josh Kaufman, author of The Personal MBA, discusses his background in business and the process of writing his book. They explore topics such as online promotion, marketing at Procter & Gamble, collecting and synthesizing information in business, aligning scientific developments and customer feedback, the lack of clear definitions in business books, and treating writing as a business.

Bestselling author Josh Kaufman and Barrett cover a range of topics from entrepreneurship to parenting, discussing letting go of assumptions, strategic self-publishing, setting priorities, emotional clarity for creativity, and defining success. They explore the trap of pursuing status, evaluating priorities, long-term thinking, and the power of playing the long game.

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Josh Kaufman went from having zero ukulele skills to being an intermediate ukulele player in just 20 hours. How did he do it? In this episode, Josh breaks down how to learn any new skill in just 20 hours, debunks certain myths about learning a new skill, and reveals his four steps for rapid skill acquisition. Josh Kaufman is a best-selling author, researcher, and speaker. Josh's TEDx talk, The First 20 Hours, is one of the top 25 most-viewed TED talks published to date, with over 22 million views on YouTube. His research has been featured by The New York Times, The BBC, The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, Fortune, Forbes, Time, BusinessWeek, Wired, Fast Company, Financial Times, HarvardBusiness.org, The World Economic Forum, Inside Higher Ed, Lifehacker, MarketWatch, The Independent, Bloomberg TV, PBS Next Avenue, CCTV, and CNN's Sanjay Gupta MD.In this episode, Hala and Josh discuss: - How Josh’s TEDx talk exploded in popularity - The 10,000 hours myth - What the first 20 hours of learning a new skill consist of - Emotional barriers to learning a new skill - Learning curves - The Power Law of Practice - The skills Josh has learned in under 20 hours - The 4 steps of rapid skill acquisition - The critical few - Josh’s third book, How To Fight A Hydra - And other topics…Josh Kaufman is a best-selling author, researcher, and speaker. Josh's research focuses on business, entrepreneurship, skill acquisition, productivity, creativity, applied psychology, and practical wisdom. His unique, multidisciplinary approach to business mastery and rapid skill acquisition has helped millions of readers around the world learn essential concepts and skills on their own terms. Josh has been featured as the #1 bestselling author in Business & Money, as ranked by Amazon.com, and his books have sold over a million copies worldwide.Josh's TEDx talk on The First 20 Hours is one of the top 25 most-viewed TED talks published to date, with over 22 million views on YouTube.Josh has been a featured speaker at The Aspen Ideas Festival, Stanford University, World Domination Summit, Pioneer Nation, Microconf, BaconBiz, Google, and IBM, and his website, JoshKaufman.net, was named one of the "Top 100 Websites for Entrepreneurs" by Forbes in 2013.Resources Mentioned: Part 1 of Josh's Interview: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/josh-kaufman-launching-a-business-or-side-hustle-e106/id1368888880?i=1000512998935 Josh’s TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MgBikgcWnY Josh’s Books: https://joshkaufman.net/books/ Josh’s Website: https://joshkaufman.net/ Josh’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/joshkaufman More About Young and ProfitingDownload Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com  Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorshipsLeave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yapWatch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfitingFollow Hala TahaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhalaTwitter - twitter.com/yapwithhalaLearn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/Join Hala's LinkedIn Masterclass - yapmedia.io/course 

Josh Kaufman, bestselling author of "The Personal MBA," shares insights about mastering business skills. He emphasizes constant learning and breaking down skills into manageable parts for rapid acquisition. Kaufman contrasts management and leadership, urging the importance of empowering teams through 'commander's intent.' He also discusses the impact of practical experience in education and critiques traditional management practices. With a focus on fostering intrinsic motivation, Kaufman outlines how effective leadership can overcome stagnation in organizations.

Josh Kaufman, author of the best-selling "The Personal MBA" and an expert on skill acquisition, shares insightful wisdom on business success. He argues that traditional business education is overrated, advocating for self-directed learning instead. Kaufman outlines five essential components every business needs and emphasizes the power of understanding pricing and market dynamics. He also highlights how personal development directly impacts business performance, tackling challenges like imitating success and imposter syndrome along the entrepreneurial journey.