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About the book
Ben Horowitz, cofounder of Andreessen Horowitz and one of Silicon Valley's most respected and experienced entrepreneurs, offers essential advice on building and running a startup—practical wisdom for managing the toughest problems business school doesn’t cover, based on his popular ben’s blog. While many people talk about how great it is to start a business, very few are honest about how difficult it is to run one. Ben Horowitz analyzes the problems that confront leaders every day, sharing the insights he’s gained developing, managing, selling, buying, investing in, and supervising technology companies.
A lifelong rap fanatic, he amplifies business lessons with lyrics from his favorite songs, telling it straight about everything from firing friends to poaching competitors, cultivating and sustaining a CEO mentality to knowing the right time to cash in. Filled with his trademark humor and straight talk, The Hard Thing About Hard Things is invaluable for veteran entrepreneurs as well as those aspiring to their own new ventures, drawing from Horowitz's personal and often humbling experiences.
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What readers say about ‘The Hard Thing About Hard Things’
Matt Mullenweg on The Hard Thing About Hard Things
“"Entertaining more than anything. I read [this book], I was like: I would never work for this guy. But entertaining and some good lessons."”
Raoul Pal on The Hard Thing About Hard Things
“"By far, the best, most brutally honest and incredibly useful book about the realities of starting and running a company."”
Andrew Wilkinson on The Hard Thing About Hard Things
“"One of the best business books I've picked up in years."”
Kathryn Minshew on The Hard Thing About Hard Things
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Tim Ferriss on The Hard Thing About Hard Things
“"A great book."”
Keith Rabois on The Hard Thing About Hard Things
“"Reflects 2000-2003."”
Jodie Cook on The Hard Thing About Hard Things
“"Reframes your mind: hard doesn’t mean bad. Seeking the easy route is a trap."”
Peter Attia on The Hard Thing About Hard Things
“One of Peter Attia's answers to "any books you feel would make your reading list?"”
Larry Page on The Hard Thing About Hard Things
“"An inspiring story of a business rebirth through sheer willpower."”
Fred Wilson on The Hard Thing About Hard Things
“"Chapter five in [this book] is possibly the best thing I've read about leading a tech company."”
Chris Dixon on The Hard Thing About Hard Things
“Chris Dixon recommended this book on Twitter.”
Marty Cagan on The Hard Thing About Hard Things
“"Trust me: if you're a leader in tech, the best thing you can do in 2014 for your company is to read [this book]."”
