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Josh Kaufman, born on November 9, 1976, is an American author and entrepreneur known for his influential works in business education, skill acquisition, and personal development. He gained significant recognition with his bestselling book The Personal MBA: Master the Art of Business (2010), which challenges traditional business education by promoting self-directed learning and practical knowledge over formal degrees. This book has sold over one million copies worldwide.

In addition to The Personal MBA, Kaufman is the author of The First 20 Hours: How to Learn Anything… Fast! (2013) and How to Fight a Hydra: Face Your Fears, Pursue Your Ambitions, and Become the Hero You Are Destined to Be (2021). His work emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach to mastering skills and achieving personal and professional goals.

Kaufman has been featured in major media outlets such as The New York Times, Forbes, and The Wall Street Journal, and his TEDx talk on rapid skill acquisition has garnered over 40 million views on YouTube. He has spoken at various prestigious events, including the Aspen Ideas Festival and Stanford University.

Before becoming a full-time author and speaker, Kaufman worked in brand management at Procter & Gamble, where he led significant marketing projects. He continues to engage with audiences through his website, where he shares insights on entrepreneurship, creativity, and productivity.