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Business books are entertainment, not strategic tools


"Business" Books Are Cheap Entertainment, Not Strategic Tools

They turn simplified stories into generic advice, convert rare successes into universal strategies, and replace complex market dynamics with motivational slogans. Skips the part that Peter Thiel was already in the top 1% of the population—Stanford-educated, ex-Credit Suisse, and founder of a small capital firm—before PayPal. No discussion of real startup mechanics like team dynamics, fundraising timelines, cost structures, or customer acquisition.

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