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The Freaks Shall Inherit the Earth
Chris Brogan
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Entrepreneurship
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In "The Freaks Shall Inherit the Earth," Chris Brogan champions entrepreneurial misfits who thrive by embracing their uniqueness. What if Steve Jobs' peculiar diet and Tony Hawk's obsession weren't quirks but superpowers? Discover why Christopher Penn calls this book "densely packed with recipes for success."

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When Being Different Becomes Your Biggest Asset

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What if everything you've been told about fitting in is wrong? For decades, the business world demanded conformity-same suits, same strategies, same path to success. But something fundamental has shifted. The industrial era's assembly-line approach to careers is crumbling, and those who once felt like misfits are now leading the charge. Marie Forleo walked away from the New York Stock Exchange to eventually build a seven-figure coaching empire. Hugh Howey bypassed traditional publishers entirely, self-publishing his science fiction series and later selling movie rights alongside a $500,000 print deal. These aren't flukes-they're signals of a profound transformation. The question isn't whether you can succeed by being yourself anymore. It's whether you can afford not to.

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What Makes a Freak in Business

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The Discipline Behind the Dream

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Redefining What Success Actually Means

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Taking Complete Ownership of Your Path

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The Choice That Changes Everything

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