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Personal MBA

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The Personal MBA teaches that business mastery is accessible to anyone willing to learn independently, think critically, and apply knowledge consistently. Success does not depend on formal degrees, elite networks, or theoretical frameworks. It depends on understanding and executing the fundamental components that drive all businesses: creating real value, capturing customer attention, converting interest into revenue, delivering reliably, and managing money wisely. By approaching learning as a lifelong discipline and using experimentation and feedback to refine performance, individuals can build successful businesses without debt, uncertainty, or institutional permission. Business education belongs to everyone, not just those privileged with access to expensive programs.

About the Author

Josh Kaufman is a bestselling author, researcher, and educator specializing in practical skill development, entrepreneurship, and self-education. He founded The Personal MBA project to gather and distill essential business principles into accessible formats for independent learners. His books emphasize clarity, action, and accelerated learning. Kaufman’s work has influenced a global community of business builders who reject traditional education models in favor of personal initiative and real experience. In addition to The Personal MBA, he authored The First 20 Hours, exploring rapid skill acquisition. Kaufman continues to speak, write, and teach internationally, encouraging people to reclaim control of their education and create meaningful success on their own terms.

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Entrepreneurship

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