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  • A Misfit's Journey to Mindset, Strategies, Values & Purpose (With Over 100 Famous Mentors and Entrepreneurs)
  • By: Cliff Michaels
  • Narrated by: Cliff Michaels
  • Length: 4 hrs and 55 mins
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The 4 Essentials

By: Cliff Michaels
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Publisher's Summary

#1 Amazon • NY Times Bestseller • Wall Street Journal • USA Today

Launched in 2012 as The 4 Essentials of Entrepreneurial Thinking

Taking listeners on a street-smart journey through life, mentors, and business, Cliff proposes a radical shift in global education and career training. He also provides thought-provoking stories on The 4 Essentials (mindset, strategies, values, purpose) that dispel myths on how we define and create success. Through trials and triumphs, Cliff shares lessons from the edge as a dyslexic student who challenged the status quo in college, dropped out of USC at 19, and went on to launch companies in real estate, finance, education, and technology (all before age 30). Drawing on over 100 famous mentors, from Socrates, Edison, and da Vinci to Oprah, Malala, Branson, and Mycoskie, Cliff empowers each of us to earn a real-world MBA (master's in basic abilities). This is a fun, fast-paced listen for anyone in search of passion, purpose, and results!

About the Author

Cliff Michaels has been a strategic coach, an angel investor, an education activist, and a social entrepreneur for over 25 years. His e-learning programs and live training provide essentials for life, careers, and entrepreneurs (CliffMichaels.com). Cliff was president of the Young Entrepreneurs' Organization Los Angeles (known today as EO). He also launched EO's first student mentor programs and philanthropy events. Cliff Michaels & Associates (real estate and investments) has closed $1 billion in transactions since 1992. Cliff was also cofounder of First Use (1999), a pioneering online platform that featured the world's first digital-notary technology. A Southern California native, Cliff's passions include movies, music, yoga, helping kids at risk, and raising the bar for global education.

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Critic Reviews

''Cliff's writing is full of creativity, inspiration, and practical lessons. I highly recommend The 4 Essentials.'' (Blake Mycoskie, founder, TOMS Shoes)
''Cliff Michaels delivers a powerful path to profits, passion, and purpose.'' (Tony Hsieh, CEO, Zappos)
"Cliff provides entrepreneurial conditioning with an achiever's mindset." (Darren Hardy, publisher, Success magazine)

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Clearly specified what the 4 essentials of entrepreneurial thinking are and how to achieve them in an easy to understand and engaging way.

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