The Hard Thing About Hard Things
by Ben Horowitz
What People Are Saying
“Ben Horowitz knows no recipe guarantees success, and with The Hard Thing About Hard Things, he has written the first true guide for protecting a startup from self-sabotage.”
“There is more than enough substance in Mr. Horowitz's impressive tome to turn it into a leadership classic.”
“More than any other business book released this year, Hard Things gives an insider's perspective on what it is like to lead and scale a startup.”
About This Book
Building a business when there are no easy answers. Horowitz shares the brutal, honest reality of running a startup—the struggles, the tough calls, and how to survive them.
Read if...
Read if you are facing hard decisions and need wisdom from someone who has been there.
Skip if...
Skip if you are looking for a step-by-step management guide rather than war stories.
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What Founders Say
“When we faced layoffs during a downturn, this book gave me the courage and framework to make tough decisions. Brutally honest and invaluable.”