![]() One of the barriers to entry of any exclusive group (MBAs, lawyers, doctors, police, military) is creating their own shorthand “language.” This is actually more important than you might think. Real-World Application of The Personal MBAĪfter reading this book, I feel you could be able to stand round MBA graduates and “talk shop” with a good understanding of what's being discussed. That said, The Personal MBA does a great job of providing a simple overview of the important lessons you would learn in a classroom setting. Even a wasteful, expensive, and off target program will provide more knowledge than what you would get from a single book. While it would be wonderful if that was true, it does not teach you everything you would learn in an MBA program. ![]() ![]() ![]() So the stated benefit of The Personal MBA is you will get all the important knowledge from an MBA program in a single inexpensive book. They simply accept them, then take credit for their success.” “Business schools don't create successful people. ![]()
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