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    The Outsiders

    by William N. Thorndike

    Eight unconventional CEOs and their radically rational blueprint for success through capital allocation.

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    Public figures who have publicly recommended or referenced this book, as documented from official sources.

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    Bill Gurley
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    "Primary 2026 recommendation for board members."

    "The best book on capital allocation."

    — Bill Gurley,
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