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1. Money comes naturally as a result of service.
2. Ordinary things, done with extraordinary focus, over an extraordinary period of time.
3. Find an earned secret and exploit it for two or three decades.
4. Be a professional opportunist.
5. Opportunity arrives after a loss.
6. The best financial decisions are not financial decisions.
7. You d
... See moreMurphy’s approach to the roll-up was different. He moved slowly, developed real operational expertise, and focused on a small number of large acquisitions that he knew to be high-probability bets. Under Murphy, Capital Cities combined excellence in both operations and capital allocation to an unusual degree. As Murphy told me, “The business of busi
... See moreWilliam Thorndike • The Outsiders: Eight Unconventional CEOs and Their Radically Rational Blueprint for Success
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Tim Ferriss • The Almanack of Naval Ravikant: A Guide to Wealth and Happiness
I learned this formula for success from Charlie Munger:
1. Don’t sell stuff you don’t want to buy.
2. Don’t work for people you don’t want to become.
3. Create win-win relationships for all.
KEY TAKEAWAYS Success in business is not just about the numbers. It’s also the result of surrounding yourself with remarkable people who lift you up—and being that kind of person for others. The more proactively you build your connections with other great people, the more growth you will see, both personally and professionally. Be a strategic contr
... See moreBrian Kurtz • Overdeliver: Build a Business for a Lifetime Playing the Long Game in Direct Response Marketing
Gerry L. Wright
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a teaser in preparation for the question “What do you do?”: “As you probably know, only 44 percent of small businesses last more than four years. I make sure my clients are in that 44 percent.”