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MBA fundamentals reward assembling the disciplines in a sensible order. Start with strategy and the language of accounting and finance, then marketing and operations, then the management and leadership that tie them together. Books won't confer the degree or the network, but read this way you'll own the core mental models an MBA is built to install.

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How should I approach learning mba fundamentals?
MBA fundamentals reward assembling the disciplines in a sensible order. Start with strategy and the language of accounting and finance, then marketing and operations, then the management and leadership that tie them together. Books won't confer the degree or the network, but read this way you'll own the core mental models an MBA is built to install.
What's a good book to start mba fundamentals with?
A strong starting point is Marketing management by Philip Kotler. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
What should I read after mba fundamentals?
Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like Side hustles & passive income, Selling on Amazon (FBA), Stock market investing.

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