One Minute Entrepreneur by Kenneth H. Blanchard Summary
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Transform your business in minutes, not months. "The One Minute Entrepreneur" - co-authored by bestselling legend Ken Blanchard - distills success into three essential pillars: finance, people, and customers. What if entrepreneurial wisdom could fit between elevator floors?
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When Success Depends on the Right Five People
A million Americans launch businesses each year. Within a decade, 96% will fail. What separates the survivors from the casualties? The answer might surprise you: it's not capital, credentials, or even brilliant ideas. It often comes down to who you surround yourself with. When Jud McCarley found himself in a jail cell after accepting a ride from the wrong classmate, his father shared a principle that would reshape his entire life: "At any given time, we are becoming the average of the five people with whom we are most closely associated." This wasn't just parental wisdom-it was a roadmap for building a successful business and meaningful life. Jud's journey from that jail cell to entrepreneurial success began with deliberately collecting mentors like precious artifacts. His high school coach gave him a leather-bound notebook for recording "One Minute Insights"-wisdom condensed into sixty seconds that could impact a lifetime. His grandmother taught him that character-based decisions compound over time, building a reputation worth more than any quick profit. A college professor connected him to Sales & Marketing Executive meetings where he met transformative speakers: Charlie "Tremendous" Jones who emphasized reading thirty minutes daily, Zig Ziglar who taught that helping others achieve their goals leads to personal success, and Bill Gove who stressed that authentic connections outperform mere transactions. Each relationship opened doors to new mentors, creating an expanding network that grew exponentially. Think of it like compound interest for your mind-the returns multiply over time. Your five closest associates aren't just companions; they're architects of your future, shaping your habits, perspectives, and standards through daily osmosis.
The Numbers Game Nobody Wants to Play
Where Passion Meets Paychecks
Building Success Through Strategic Partnerships
The Three Most Important Things in Business
Creating Raving Fans and Empowering Eagles
The Legacy That Outlives You
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From Columbia University alumni built in San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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