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Modern WisdomFeb 6, 2021

#279 - How Not To Start An Online Business

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Notable books mentioned: The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber, The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss, The Four Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss, Made in America by Sam Walton

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#279 - How Not To Start An Online Business mentions The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber, The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss, The Four Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss, and Made in America by Sam Walton with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

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The E-Myth Revisited
Michael Gerber

It's so hard to come to terms with the fact that what you think you're good at is actually just a recipe that you can write down and give to someone…

I think you've got to read the four-hour work week, to be honest.

in that book, if you've not read it, by a guy called Tim Ferriss, he talks about basically starting a business as this kind of way to live life on yo…

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Jonny joins me (without Yusef) to discuss the wild west of creating money on the internet. Given the living hell that real businesses have been through with Covid, many budding entrepreneurs are trying to get some of that sweet, sweet internet money. Expect to learn, the biggest tips Jonny has learned over 10 years of working on the internet, the fundamentals of creating an online business, why traffic & conversions are life, the most common problems everyone makes and much more...
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  • Referenced books include The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber and The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss.
  • The strongest audience signal points to Entrepreneurs and small business owners and Individuals seeking to improve their work efficiency.

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Entrepreneurs and small business ownersIndividuals seeking to improve their work efficiencyaspiring entrepreneurs and those considering online businessyoung entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners

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The E-Myth Revisited cover
The E-Myth Revisited
Michael Gerber
Best for Entrepreneurs and small business ownersOften cited around business optimization strategies

There's a book called the E-Myth Revisited that goes into this and it's so hard to do. It's so hard to come to terms with the fact that what you think you're good at is actually just a recipe that you can write down and give to someone else.

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Entrepreneurs and small business owners
Key quote: It's so hard to come to terms with the fact that what you think you're good at is actually just a recipe that you can write down and give to someone else.
The host mentions 'The E-Myth Revisited' to illustrate the importance of documenting processes in a business to allow others to take over tasks. This book highlights how entrepreneurs often find themselves overwhelmed by operational tasks instead of focusing on their core passion.
ASIN: B00094F0ES
Buy on Amazon
The 4-Hour Workweek cover
Best for Individuals seeking to improve their work efficiencyOften cited around work-life balance

I think you've got to read the four-hour work week, to be honest. I think it's such a, the way of, it's a way of thinking about it.

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Individuals seeking to improve their work efficiency
Key quote: I think you've got to read the four-hour work week, to be honest.
The host emphasizes the importance of the book in reshaping one's perspective on work and productivity. They believe it offers valuable insights that can significantly impact how individuals approach their professional lives.
ASIN: B0031KN6T8
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Best for aspiring entrepreneurs and those considering online businessOften cited around starting an online business

The book discusses starting a business as a way to live life on your terms, allowing more control over work and income.

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: aspiring entrepreneurs and those considering online business
Key quote: in that book, if you've not read it, by a guy called Tim Ferriss, he talks about basically starting a business as this kind of way to live life on your terms.
The host mentions 'The Four Hour Workweek' to highlight the potential of online entrepreneurship and living life on one's own terms. This book serves as a foundational inspiration for those considering a shift from traditional employment to online business models.
ASIN: B0031KN6T8
Buy on Amazon
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Made in America
Sam Walton
Best for young entrepreneurs and aspiring business ownersOften cited around business insights and principles

There is a book that I've not read yet, which is on my list of things to read. I think it's called made in America by Sam Walton.

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: young entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners
Key quote: I think it's called made in America by Sam Walton.
The host mentions 'Made in America' by Sam Walton as a book that discusses the concept of a flywheel effect in business, which has been popularized by Jeff Bezos. This reference is made in the context of discussing foundational business principles and the importance of learning from successful CEOs.
ASIN: B078RKW8TW
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The E-Myth Revisited cover
Mentioned at 1:07:16
The E-Myth Revisited
Michael Gerber

The host mentions 'The E-Myth Revisited' to illustrate the importance of documenting processes in a business to allow others to take over tasks. Th…

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Mentioned at 1:07:58
The 4-Hour Workweek
Tim Ferriss

The host emphasizes the importance of the book in reshaping one's perspective on work and productivity. They believe it offers valuable insights th…

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Mentioned at 3:16
The Four Hour Workweek
Tim Ferriss

The host mentions 'The Four Hour Workweek' to highlight the potential of online entrepreneurship and living life on one's own terms. This book serv…

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The Social Dilemma

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