The Unfair Advantage by Ash Ali & Hasan Kubba Summary
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Discover why "The Unfair Advantage" won UK's Business Book of the Year 2021. Ali and Kubba shatter success myths with their groundbreaking MILES framework, proving entrepreneurial triumph isn't just luck or hard work - it's identifying the unique advantages you already possess but haven't recognized.
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Why the Startup Dream Is Rigged-And How to Win Anyway
Here's what no one tells you about entrepreneurship: 90% of startups fail, and it's not because the founders didn't hustle hard enough. A billionaire once admitted, "I got really, really lucky. And life isn't fair." That's Evan Spiegel, Snapchat's founder, speaking a truth most success stories conveniently omit. We've been sold a fantasy that anyone with enough grit can build the next unicorn from their garage. But what if the real secret isn't working harder-it's understanding the invisible advantages you already possess and weaponizing them? Silicon Valley loves its rags-to-riches mythology, but let's be honest: it's mostly fiction. Spiegel didn't just dream up Snapchat in a dorm room through sheer willpower. He grew up in a multimillion-dollar LA mansion, attended elite private schools with tutors charging $250 per hour, and leveraged family connections to enter Stanford and meet tech royalty. His execution was brilliant, yes-but his starting line was miles ahead of most people's finish line. LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman captured it perfectly when asked if his success came from hard work or privilege: "MASSIVELY BOTH." That's the uncomfortable truth we need to embrace. Hard work matters enormously, but pretending it's the only factor creates a toxic mental health crisis where people compare themselves to statistical outliers and feel like failures when they don't become the next Zuckerberg. Success isn't purely earned or purely lucky-it's a complex dance between effort and circumstance. This isn't about fairness or meritocracy. It's about playing the game with your eyes wide open, recognizing that while the deck may be stacked, you still have cards worth playing. The Serenity Prayer gets it right: accept what you can't change, change what you can, and develop the wisdom to know the difference.
The MILES Framework and Your Personal Advantage Audit
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Insight, Location, and Strategic Timing
Status, Education, and Leveraging Outsider Perspectives
Execution Strategies and Building Your Startup
Playing Your Hand: From Advantages to Action
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Creado por exalumnos de la Universidad de Columbia en San Francisco
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Creado por exalumnos de la Universidad de Columbia en San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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