Focus
Al Ries
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at 250 WPM5h 20m
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Focus
by Al Ries
Published
September 27, 2005
Publisher
Collins
Pages
320
ISBN-13
9780060799908
ISBN-10
0060799900
Description
The author argues that pointless mergers and acquisitions in the name of growth often blur a company's "focus"--the category a product or service occupies in the customer's mind.
Subjects
Dune
The Pillars of the Earth
NASA/DoD aerospace knowledge diffusion research project
Ender's Game
A Game of Thrones
Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes [11 stories]
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Focus?
This edition of Focus has approximately 320 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Focus?
For most readers, Focus typically takes between 6h 40m and 4h 27m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 80,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 20m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 80,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Focus?
The estimated word count for Focus is approximately 80,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Focus?
Focus was written by Al Ries.
When was Focus published?
The publication date for this specific edition is September 27, 2005. The original work may have been published on a different date.