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Company of One
By Paul Jarvis
Human Upgrade Score86/100
A counter-narrative to growth-at-all-costs. Argues that staying small can be a strategic advantage — more profit, more freedom, less risk.
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Score Breakdown
Impact87
Practicality86
Timelessness85
ROI86
Re-read Value84
Lawrence's Take
"Growth is a choice, not a requirement. This book gave me permission to design my own definition of success."
5 Key Takeaways
- Define what "enough" looks like before chasing more.
- Resilience > scale for small operators.
- Profit per employee matters more than headcount.
- Stay small on purpose — it's a strategy, not a limitation.
- Customer relationships are your moat.
3 Action Steps
- Write down your personal "enough" number for revenue and hours.
- Identify 1 expense you'd cut to stay leaner and freer.
- Reach out to your top 10 customers personally this month.
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