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The 4 Routes to Entrepreneurial Success

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This book is one of the few that I've read and immediately re-read word-for-word and cover-to-cover to make sure I didn't miss anything. It is a keeper that is as much about becoming or succeeding as an entrepreneur as it is about fitting who you are with what you do for a living. I found many things valuable about the book. First, it is based exclusively on extensive data collection, analysis, and correlation rather than observation or an academic's inspired perspectives on life. Second, one chapter is devoted to each of the four types with each chapter using a standard discussion/presentation format (prevalent characteristics and styles of the type, case studies, SPECIFIC paths to success for each type, successful work situations for each type, etc.) that makes it extremely easy to compare and contrast types as one determines which--if any--one is. Third, there is a self-assessment test to determine/validate one's type as well as extensive guidance on how to correctly interpret one's scores and mitigate response bias. Finally, instead of using the preceeding chapters as a means to induce one to seek him out for one-on-one (presumably expensive) career counseling, Miner provides a detailed listing of the more than 60 skills/values/personality type/interest/etc. tests administered to his 100 research subjects (MBA students at SUNY-Buffalo) and specifically advises readers to work with the book on their own rather than engage him. I have recommended this book to several others who, in turn, have read it and come away with the same decidely postive review shared here. I continue to find myself reflecting on material in the book and re-reading certain sections. I've no doubt you will not regret the small investment in this book, and will refer to it again and again as you consider its implications for your life.

This book is so good that I read and reread it three times in a row! What powerful insights! You won't find this information anywhere else.

This book is a keeper. I took copious notes and am benefitting tremendously from these powerful insights. I found many powerful insights.

First it is based exclusively on extensive data collection, analysis, and correlation rather than observation or an acedemics inspired perspectives on life.

Second, one chapter is devoted to each of the four typeswith each chapter using a standard discussion/presentation format (prevalent characteristics and style of the type, case studies, SPECIFIC paths to success for each type, successful work situations for each type, etc.) that makes it extremely easy to compare and contrast types as one determineswhich-if-any-one is.

Third, there is a self assessment test to determine/validate one's type as well as extensive guidance on how to correctly interpet one's scores and mitigate response basis.

Finally, instead of one on one (presumably expensive) career counseling, Miner provides a detailed listing of the more than 60 skills/values/personality type/interest etc. tests administered to his 100 research subjects (MBA students at SUNY-
Buffalo) and specifically advises readers to work with the book on their ownrather than engage him.

I have recommended this book to several others who, in turn, have read it and come away with the same decidedly positive view that I have.

I find myself continually reflecting on material in the book and re-reading certain sections. There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that you will find yourself hansomely rewarded for the small investment in this great book. And no doubt will, as I and my associates have, continue to refer to it again and again as you consider it's implications for your life.
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Could have easily been called "The Entrepreneur Next Door" because of the real live accounts of successful entrepreneurs. The author goes into detail of the personalities that make up successful entrepreneurs and how these personalities can play a key role in setting your own goals and objectives. Well written the book accounts twenty years of study by the author into the world of entrepreneurship. You won't put it down until you've finished it, and then you'll want to read it again!

This book is a quick read and well worth it. I haven't yet begun to use the route most appropriate for me, but I did find the self-assessment very useful in helping to determine which route I should take. One word of caution (which is also echoed in the book): make sure you are extremely honest with yourself when doing the self-assessment. I also recommend taking a Myers-Briggs test (MBTI) and seeing if the results of the MBTI match up with what you find in this book. In my case they were very closely related.

I rarely give 5 stars, and once I've had a chance to actually test and implement the strategies in this book I suspect I will increase my rating.

This is one of those unsung hero books that few people know about but really packs a wallop. Great information. I also recommend The Entrepreneurial Mindset by Rita Gunther which is likewise packed with powerful information that really works.

I noticed another book promoted with this book written by a self publisher. BEWARE: I have read his books, not much substance. Stick with people Gunther, Macmillan and Miner and you won't be dissappointed.

Of the many business books I've read, this is easily one of the best. John Miner provides detailed case studies and a self-assessment that allow you to discover your own entrepreneurial style and how best to apply it in a business situation. He even gives advice for those who don't fall into one of the four entrepreneurial styles he outlines. You won't find this information anywhere else! If you are thinking of starting a business or would like to grow your existing business, this is an excellent resource.

This is a worthwhile read because it is based on extensive and unique research. The author highlights the four major types of people who can succeed as entrepreneurs and how each type may fail or succeed. The major shortcoming of the book is that it fails to adequately arm you in assessing whether or not you belong to any of those categories. The author provides a couple of brief descriptions of real world entrepreneurs who fit each of the four groups and hopes that you can compare yourself to them and answer a poorly made self-test to assess if you have what it takes to be in each category. IF the author had provided better self assessment test, say asking you 100 questions about what you have done in the past or how you live and relate to your environment to sort out your entrepreneurial talents, then I would have given it 5 stars. The other problem with the book is that it is rather dry reading, but because it is not too verbose or too technical, this is not too big of a shortfall.

In this engaging book about entrepreneurs, John B. Miner cites research that identifies four different types of entrepreneurial personalities. The result is a thoroughly fascinating treatment of the different routes to entrepreneurial behavior. We [...] recommend this book to anyone who wants to be an entrepreneur, anyone who works for or with an entrepreneur, or anyone who wants to understand entrepreneurial psychology.