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Michael Masterson

Michael Masterson is the former pen name of Mark Ford, an American business writer focused on entrepreneurship, wealth building, and direct-response copywriting. His notable books include Ready, Fire, Aim and Automatic Wealth. Several titles became Wall Street Journal, New York Times, or Amazon bestsellers, and he also helped shape copywriting education through AWAI.

传记与作者历程

Michael Masterson is the pen name under which Mark Morgan Ford became widely known as a writer on business, persuasion, and wealth. He grew up in Brooklyn and began publishing early, selling a homemade booklet to classmates at age 12. His formal study centered on English literature at Queens College and later the University of Michigan; he also pursued doctoral work at Catholic University without finishing the dissertation. A formative turn came in the mid-1970s, when Peace Corps service in Chad had him teaching English literature and philosophy at the University of Chad and producing a newsletter for fellow volunteers. ((https://www.markford.net/about-me/?utm_source=openai))

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名言

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Studies show that successful people get up early
-Stealing Time for Yourself
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They mistake being busy for being productive
-5 Strategies for Living a Simpler, Fuller Life
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He who can adapt wins
-5 Secrets to Doubling Your Money Every 3 Years
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There are no shortcuts to success
-Women in Business: Glass Ceiling? What Glass Ceiling?
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I don’t see why any executive should have guaranteed compensation of more than about $1 million a year
-Compensation: How Much Is Too Much?
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Point is, you can’t be afraid to change things just because they are working
-The Secret to One Superstore’s Success
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Investing is for old fogies and the super-rich
-When younger/smarter beats older/wiser
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To find the best real estate deals, look for telltale signs that an owner may be thinking of selling … even before he advertises the property
-Let’s Make a Deal

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