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The Education of Millionaires

Everything You Won't Learn in College About How to Be Successful

Michael Ellsberg

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The Education of Millionaires
The Shifting Landscape
Traditional Paths are Risky
New Economy Demands
Google is Your New Resume
Personal Branding
Visibility and Originality
Risk and Iteration
Calculated Risks
Iteration Velocity
Marketing and Influence
Direct-Response Marketing
Ethical Persuasion
The Entrepreneurial Mindset
Extreme Ownership
Value Creation

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The Education of Millionaires (2011) argues that the most critical skills for success aren’t taught in traditional educational institutions. Based on interviews with millionaires and billionaires, it suggests that to thrive in the real world, people need to learn practical skills such as finding great mentors, building a strong network, creating meaningful work, and developing a personal brand.

Who Should Listen to The Education of Millionaires?

  • Recent graduates disillusioned with conventional career paths
  • Creatives searching for ways to monetize their talents
  • Anyone feeling stuck in an unfulfilling job and looking for inspiration to bet on themselves

About the Author: Michael Ellsberg

Michael Ellsberg is an American author, blogger, and public speaker. He has written books on a range of topics, including The Power of Eye Contact, The Divine Absurdity of Love, and The Last Safe Investment. Ellsberg has also contributed to the New York Times, Time magazine, and the Washington Post.

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