PMBA

If you are into business books, this is the ultimate reading list. Josh Kaufman has researched and selected a list of books which will help you get MBA-ed without having to waste time in school, and spend the money which you might need for something else.

You can download this whole Personal MBA guide as a .pdf or read off this site. An excerpt on how he has chosen this reading list.

The Selection Criteria

There is no shortage of good books about business, which made this list very difficult to compile. Here are the five criteria used to select the resources featured in this manifesto:

* Valuable Content. Does the book contain a lot of useful, practical information about how business works, how you can add value, and why the material in the book is important?
* Acceptable Time Commitment. Is the book a good educational value for the amount of time invested? Can you get the key points of each book in a few hours?
* Self-Learning Friendly. Is this book designed to keep the reader’s mind engaged? Does the author present the material effectively and make the learning process enjoyable?
* Reference Value. Will this book be a valuable resource to turn to when you need information on a specific topic? How does the book re-read? Is it a book worth keeping for many years?
* Comprehensive Set of Resources. Does this list cover a broad range of advanced business concepts effectively and efficiently? Is completing the list a realistic goal?

Each recommendation is based on my own reading, many hours of research and evaluation, and the suggestions and recommendations of a large group of volunteers.

Great guide, if you love reading, business, and self-learning. Fits me!