The Personal MBA: Master the Art of Business
The Personal MBA: Master the Art of Business
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2010416
Book • Nonfiction
2010s
2010
Adult
18+ years
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Josh Kaufman's The Personal MBA: Master the Art of Business offers individuals foundational insights into business concepts and practices without traditional business school. The book covers a wide range of topics including marketing, sales, finance, and productivity, providing practical approaches for personal and professional growth.
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Josh Kaufman's The Personal MBA: Master the Art of Business distills key business principles into an accessible format praised for its clarity and practicality. However, some readers find the lack of depth in certain topics a drawback. Ideal for beginners, it provides a solid foundation but may leave experienced professionals wanting more.
Who Should Read The Personal MBA: Master the Art of Business?
A reader who would enjoy The Personal MBA: Master the Art of Business by Josh Kaufman is likely a self-starter interested in comprehensive, actionable business knowledge without the cost of a traditional MBA. Comparable to fans of The Lean Startup by Eric Ries or Good to Great by Jim Collins, they seek practical insights to enhance entrepreneurial or managerial skills.
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The Personal MBA: Master the Art of Business by Josh Kaufman was self-published in 2010 before being picked up by Penguin in 2011, showcasing the book's grassroots popularity and value.
Kaufman created The Personal MBA program as an alternative to traditional business education, emphasizing that individuals can educate themselves on business principles without the time and cost of a formal MBA.
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The book draws from a wide array of disciplines beyond just traditional business subjects, incorporating insights from psychology, economics, and cognitive science to provide a comprehensive understanding of business dynamics.
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Book • Nonfiction
2010s
2010
Adult
18+ years
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