Josh Kaufman

Eto istorija o bednoj devushke, bezhavshej iz italjanskoj gornoj derevushki. Ona o razbitom serdtse v Shvejtsarii, o ljubvi v Parizhe, o mechtakh v Rio-de-Zhanejro i poiske sebja v Nju-Jorke. Nju-Jork, 1991. Blagodarja svoemu izyskannomu vkusu i umeniju podbirat idealnoe plate dlja ljubogo sluchaja Roza Kusshtatcher postroila modnuju imperiju. Segodnja ona gotovitsja k glavnoj vstreche v svoej zhizni, primerjaet platja, vybiraet ottenok pomady i reshaetsja rasskazat svoju neverojatnuju istoriju. V pjatnadtsat let Roza bezhala iz Italii na

The consensus is clear: MBA programs are a waste of time and money. Even the elite schools offer outdated assembly-line educations about profit-and-loss statements and power point presentations. After two years poring over sanitized case studies, students are shuffled off into middle management to find out how business really works. Josh Kaufman has made a business out of distilling the core principles of business and delivering them quickly and concisely to people at all stages of their careers. His blow has introduced hundreds of thousands of readers to the best business books and most powerful business concepts of all time. In the personal MBA, he shares the essentials of sales, marketing, negotiation, strategy, and much more. True leaders aren't made by business schools-they make themselves, seeking out the knowledge, skills, and experiences they need to succeed. Read this book and in one week you will learn the principles It takes most people a lifetime to master.

'Lots of books promise to change your life. This one actually will' Seth Godin, bestselling author of Purple CowHave you always wanted to learn a new language? Play an instrument? Launch a business? What's holding you back from getting started? Are you worried about the time it takes to acquire new skills - time you can't spare?------------------------------------------------Pick up this book and set aside twenty hours to go from knowing nothing to performing like a pro. That's it.Josh Kaufman, author of international bestseller The Personal MBA, has developed a unique approach to mastering anything. Fast.'After reading this book, you'll be ready to take on any number of skills and make progress on that big project you've been putting off for years' Chris Guillebeau, bestselling author of Un-F*ck Yourself 'All that's standing between you and playing the ukulele is your TV time for the next two weeks' Laura Vanderkam, author of What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast

What if it's possible to learn the basics of any new skill in 20 hours or less?Research suggests it takes 10,000 hours to master a new skill, and the earliest hours are always the most frustrating. That's why it's so difficult to learn a new language, play an instrument, hit a golf ball, or shoot great photos.Josh Kaufman offers a better way. His systematic approach to rapid skill acquisition shows you how to deconstruct complex skills, maximize productive practice, and remove common learning barriers. By completing just 20 hours of focused, deliberate practice you can pick up the basics in record time... andhave more fun along the way.

10th Anniversary edition * Completely revised and updated * over 800,000 copies sold ARE YOU TEMPTED TO GO TO BUSINESS SCHOOL? SAVE YOUR MONEY AND READ THE PERSONAL MBA INSTEAD.This bestselling business classic gives you everything you need to transform your business and your career.An MBA at a top business school is an enormous investment in time and cash. And if you don't want to work for a consulting firm or an investment bank, the chances are it simply isn't worth it.The Personal MBA gives you simple mental models for every subject that's key to commercial success. From the basics of products and marketing to the nuances of teamwork and systems, this book distils everything you need to know to take on the MBA graduates and win.'File this book under: NO EXCUSES' Seth Godin'No matter what they tell you, an MBA is not essential. If you combine reading this book with actually trying stuff, you'll be far ahead in the business game' Kevin Kelly, founder of Wired