The Personal MBA: Master the Art of Business by Josh Kaufman is one of those “have to read” books. The whole premise behind The Personal MBA: Master the Art of Business is the same as for the Redneck MBA. That is, one does not have to go to a business school or even takes courses on-line to have the equivalent of an MBA.
Kaufman provides explanations of many different concepts and defines numerous terms in a simple, easy to read, format. The only problem I saw with the book was that 8% of the book was used to tell the reader why they should read the book and why they did not need an MBA.
I am an MBA and I could not agree with Kaufman more. The only real reason I see for one to pursue an MBA is to have that piece of paper to show credibility to get one’s foot in the door. If a person already has their foot in the door, so to speak, then the credentials aren’t necessary.
One of the best parts of this book is that Kaufman provides a list of the books he thinks are most important for a business student to read. Most of them I have read and have reviewed on line or will be reviewing. Some others I have had on my reading list for a long time. A few I had never heard of, but do intend to read in the future.
Will reading this book give you all the information you need for business? No, it won’t, but it will give you some background and provide some resources to point you further down the road.
As you get started in trying to learn more about the world of business, it might well be a good idea to read The Personal MBA: Master the Art of Business by Josh Kaufman