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Subject: Hustle

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• The power of perception
Obviously Awesome
by April Dunford

Subject: Positioning

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The Minimalist Entrepreneur
by Sahil Lavingia

Subject: Entrepreneurship

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• Sell to your first hundred customers
The Ride of a Lifetime
by Robert Iger

Subject: Leadership

Lessons:
• Pursue perfection
• Learn to love exertion
• Lead with calm while encouraging risk
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