I want the Alternative MBA!
What's this Squidoo group? A collection of the people who are thrilled about Seth Godin's Alternative MBA and who have taken a bold move to apply.
The structure of a Squidoo group isn't effective for collecting resources or having in-depth group discussions (I think that the Ning group is GREAT for that - come join us there!). What the Squidoo group does do is allow us to share our applications - for ideas, for feedback, for inspiration. The power of the group is in the people who join, so if you think it's worthwhile, join the group and spread the word!
This is a phenomenal program with so much potential, but as Seth said, "if I don't find enough world-changing people, I have to cancel the entire program before it starts." That's not cool. Let's help find those people so they can change our world.
The Basics
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Don't go to business school
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APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED. What an amazing group of people applied. Thank you. Six intense months working with a few other amazing people (and me.) There are plenty of reasons to get an MBA, especially in a down economy. I'm not sure exactly what...
Today's specials are...
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Seth's is great at picking people, here is their advice to us
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Seth did an internship last year. These individuals where all incredible, brilliant, and very similar to everyone applying. Matt Cheny has helped put this advice together. You can find out more about the interns from a PDF. That they each had a part...
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Make your Alt-MBA wish!
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We're crazy about Seth. We're crazy about making a change in our world. We applied for the Alternative MBA. We might get in. We might not. We still want to change the world. These are our wishes.
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Seth Godin Does Not Have to Read Your App
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Once you realize that Seth does not HAVE to read your app, that you can't MAKE him read your app, you approach writing your application differently.[1] This lens is about how to make Seth (and everyone else) want to read your application. [1] http:...
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The Crowd's Favorite Applications for Seth's Alternative MBA
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Haven't heard about the Alternative MBA Seth Godin is offering? Check out this link. Once you've started your application, add it to the list. Then check out some of the other candidates and vote for your favorites. Use the feedback to improve your...
Did you apply?
Then tell us!Post your Lens link here. Check out other links. Send feedback. Get feedback. Let's get the best people to NYC!
PatFerdinandi wrote...
Thanks. I've been baking all day to keep my mind busy (and off wondering).
I'm seeing the invitation as stage 1.
Good luck to you (and all the others).
[in reply to njthompson]
Posted December 13, 2008
njthompson wrote...
[in reply to PatFerdinandi] Pat, from the conference call, I remember him saying that the schedule for the week is...
- 16th: Open House
- 16th, 18th & 19th: Interviews
...and then after that is selections. I don't recall any specific decision date, but I'm hoping it would be as soon as possible so that the interns would have as much time as they can to figure out their life.
Posted December 13, 2008
PatFerdinandi wrote...
Isn't what we find out on Monday that we are invited to a formal session. I don't believe that the final selection is made until Friday? Am I correct?
http://www.squidoo.com/MBA-Substitute-Application
Posted December 13, 2008
jaredcovington wrote...
After way-too-much revising and paranoia, I sent mine off last night, and within 30 minutes Seth replied that he had received it.
It leaves me with a sense of both relief and stress, having turned it in but knowing that an answer is less than 48 hours away. Thanks to everyone for their insights and generous sharing of ideas, comments and struggles...
http://www.squidoo.com/jaredcovington
Posted December 13, 2008
pizzamancer wrote...
Wow... With the deadline approaching this place got a lot busier than it was the last time I stopped in.
For all the new people, stop by and give my lens a look.
The Pizzamancer's Lens
Posted December 13, 2008
Seth's Blog
To keep you in the loop.
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byThe Resource Vote
What is the most useful resource you've found for the Alternative MBA program? Share a link. Make your vote. Spread the word.
Alternative MBA Squidoo Group
It's where you at.2 points
Seth's Post on the Alternative MBA
The post that started this all, straight from Seth more...1 point
Don't go to business school
I hope this is the #1 voted resource. I seriously more...1 point
From the mouths of the Interns
Past interns give their sage advice on applying fo more...0 points
Alternative MBA Ning Group
Resources, chat function, discussion forums, a big more...0 points
Reading Optional
A fantastic lens on how to make Seth (and everyone more...0 points
The Crowd's Favorite Applications
The votes are in. Make yours.0 points
Alternative MBA - The Journey
Where applicants share their stories.0 points
What's your favourite Seth?
Purple Cow: Transform Your Business by Being Remarkable by Seth Godin
You're either a Purple Cow or you're not. You're e more...3 points
Small Is the New Big: and 183 Other Riffs, Rants, and Remarkable Business Ideas by Seth Godin
As one of today's most influential business thinke more...2 points
The Dip: A Little Book That Teaches You When to Quit (and When to Stick) by Seth Godin
Every new project (or job, or hobby, or company) s more...2 points
Meatball Sundae by Seth Godin
A meatball sundae is the unfortunate result of mix more...1 point
Permission Marketing : Turning Strangers Into Friends And Friends Into Customers by Seth Godin
"Permission Marketing" -- the groundbrea more...1 point
Tribes: We Need You to Lead Us by Seth Godin
A tribe is any group of people, large or small, wh more...0 points
All Marketers Are Liars: The Power of Telling Authentic Stories in a Low-Trust World by Seth Godin
Every marketer tells a story. And if they do it ri more...0 points
Unleashing the Ideavirus by Seth Godin
Counter to traditional marketing wisdom, which tri more...0 points
Free Prize Inside: How to Make a Purple Cow by Seth Godin
How to find the soft innovation that will make you more...0 points
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PatFerdinandi wrote...
Well, I wasn't selected. I'm disappointed by extremely grateful for the experience. I wish everyone else great success.
Posted December 14, 2008
AmysMLMFortune wrote...
So far these three books have been very influential in bringing me to where I am today.
Posted December 13, 2008
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