The Hard Thing About Hard Things: Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers

by Ben Horowitz

Published: 3/4/2014

Why read?

The Hard Thing About Hard Things is a candid account of the challenges faced by entrepreneurs and business leaders. Horowitz shares his personal experiences in building, managing, and scaling companies, offering practical advice on navigating the complexities of startup life. The book covers a range of topics, including hiring and firing executives, managing organizational culture, and making tough decisions in times of crisis. Horowitz emphasizes the importance of resilience, perseverance, and strategic thinking in overcoming obstacles and driving business success. By sharing stories of failure and triumph, he provides valuable insights into the realities of entrepreneurship and leadership, offering readers a roadmap for building resilient organizations in the face of adversity.

Recommended by:

  • Marc Andreessen
  • Reid Hoffman
  • Mark Zuckerberg

Pages

304 pages

Language

English

ISBN

978-0062273208

ASIN

0062273205

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