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“Go APE: Author a great book, Publish it quickly, and Entrepreneur your way to success. Self-publishing isn’t easy, but it’s fun and sometimes even lucrative. Plus, your book could change the world.”

Quote by Guy Kawasaki

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Guy Kawasaki is a renowned author, entrepreneur, and venture capitalist. He is best known for his tenure at Apple, where he served as the vice president of marketing. Kawasaki's writings cover topics such as innovation, entrepreneurship, and marketing, and have been widely appreciated by readers. more

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