Category: Book Summaries


These book summaries were originally personal notes from some of the great business books I've read. I decided to make them public for others to enjoy too. These notes only cover the core themes of the books; the entertaining examples and memorable anecdotes are left out. I'd highly encourage you to check out the books too, since reading an anecdote about a business principle can really help you memorize it.


The Strategy Paradox Book: The Strategy Paradox: Why Committing to Success Leads to Failure (And What to Do About It)
Author: Michael Raynor

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These book summaries were originally personal notes from some of the great business books I've read. I decided to make them public for others to enjoy too. These notes only cover the core themes of the books; the entertaining examples and memorable anecdotes are left out. I'd highly encourage you to check out the books too, since reading an anecdote about a business principle can really help you memorize it.


Built to Last Book: Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies
Author: Jim Collins

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These book summaries were originally personal notes from some of the great business books I've read. I decided to make them public for others to enjoy too. These notes only cover the core themes of the books; the entertaining examples and memorable anecdotes are left out. I'd highly encourage you to check out the books too, since reading an anecdote about a business principle can really help you memorize it.


The Tipping Point Book: The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference
Author: Malcolm Gladwell

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These book summaries were originally personal notes from some of the great business books I've read. I decided to make them public for others to enjoy too. These notes only cover the core themes of the books; the entertaining examples and memorable anecdotes are left out. I'd highly encourage you to check out the books too, since reading an anecdote about a business principle can really help you memorize it.


Crossing the Chasm Book: Crossing the Chasm: Marketing and Selling Disruptive Products to Mainstream Customers
Author: Geoffrey Moore

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These book summaries were originally personal notes from some of the great business books I've read. I decided to make them public for others to enjoy too. These notes only cover the core themes of the books; the entertaining examples and memorable anecdotes are left out. I'd highly encourage you to check out the books too, since reading an anecdote about a business principle can really help you memorize it.


The World is Flat Book: The World is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-first Century
Author: Thomas L. Friedman

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