The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber Summary
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Revolutionize your business by working "on" it, not just "in" it. Named #1 by Inc. 500 CEOs, Gerber's game-changing system has transformed how entrepreneurs think. Ever wonder why most small businesses fail? The answer isn't what you think.
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When Your Dream Job Becomes Your Worst Nightmare
A talented graphic designer quits her corporate job to launch her own design studio. Six months later, she's working twice the hours for half the pay, buried in invoicing and client emails, with no time left for actual design work. Sound familiar? This painful paradox-where pursuing your passion leads to losing it entirely-destroys thousands of small businesses every year. The culprit isn't lack of talent or poor market conditions. It's a fundamental misunderstanding about what running a business actually requires, and it's killing dreams faster than any recession ever could.
The Three Personalities Fighting for Control
From Infancy to Maturity: Why Most Businesses Never Grow Up
The Franchise Prototype: Building a Business That Works Without You
The Innovation Cycle: From Chaos to Continuous Improvement
Your Primary Aim: Why Business Without Purpose Is Prison
The Freedom You're Actually Working For
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"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."
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"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
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"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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