Billionaire Memo
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By Michael Dell.

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Michael Dell, in their own name
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Ref. 216 · deep dives

How 4 Billionaires Built Brands From Nothing — And What They Disagree About

Direct from Dell, Screw It, Let's Do It, How Countries Go Broke, Bloomberg by Bloomberg

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Ref. 260 · deep dives

How 4 Billionaires Handle Failure — And What Their Differences Reveal

Warren Buffett's 1968 Annual Letter, Principles: Life and Work, Direct from Dell, Call Me Ted

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Ref. 194 · deep dives

How 4 Billionaires Led Through Crisis — And What Separates Those Who Survived From Those Who Thrived

Direct from Dell, Call Me Ted, The Virgin Way, Pour Your Heart Into It

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Ref. 142 · versus

Mark Cuban vs. Michael Dell: Competitive Obsession vs. Customer Obsession

How to Win at the Sport of Business, Direct from Dell

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Ref. 174 · quick takes

Michael Dell on the Courage to Hit the Brakes

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Ref. 173 · quick takes

Michael Dell on the Discipline of Hitting the Brakes

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Ref. 178 · versus

Michael Dell vs. Ray Dalio: Building on Direct Feedback vs. Reading Historical Patterns

Direct from Dell, How Countries Go Broke

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Ref. 207 · versus

Michael Dell vs. John Doerr: Customer Instinct vs. Measured Targets

Direct from Dell, Measure What Matters

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Ref. 243 · deep dives

The Pain of Discipline vs. The Pain of Regret: What 4 Billionaires Taught Us About Work Ethic

Principles for Navigating Big Debt Crises, Pour Your Heart Into It, Grinding It Out, Direct from Dell

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Ref. 152 · Single Quotes

The Surprising Thing Michael Dell Learned From His Customers That No Competitor Could Copy

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Ref. 81 · Contrarian Takes

Why Michael Dell Believes Starting Broke Is a Competitive Advantage

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Michael Dell’s Case for Speed Over Perfection

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