The Unfair Advantage book

"A powerful way to think about success as an entrepreneur."

Ali Abdaal

Ali Abdaal

Productivity YouTuber, Podcaster & Ex-Doctor

"Crucial business advice that you won't get anywhere else."

Derek Sivers

Derek Sivers

Entrepreneur & Author of 'Anything You Want'

The Unfair Advantage Has Reached Readers, Students And Leaders Around The World And Changed How Many Of Them Think About Success, Opportunity And Their Own Potential.

The Unfair Advantage

The award-winning book challenging the myth that success is only about hard work.

Success Is Shaped By Context, Timing, Access, Skills, Mindset, Networks And Knowing How To Use What You Already Have. The Book Has Become Core IP Behind Ash's Talks, Frameworks And Global Work.

Business Book of the YearTranslated WordwideUsed in MBA & university coursesThe MILES framework
International editions of The Unfair Advantage

The Unfair Advantage has now been translatedinto 8 languages worldwide

Ash Ali and Hasan Kubba holding awards and The Unfair Advantage book
The Core Idea

Success was never just about hard work.

It's shaped by context, timing, access, skills, mindset and networks and by knowing how to use what you already have. Everyone holds advantages they've never recognised. The skill isn't working harder. It's seeing your real edge clearly, and using it.

The Business Book Awards in partnership with Pathway Group
Business Book Of The Year 2021
Best Startup/Scaleup Book Award 2021
Business Book Of The Year 2022 Finalist
Talks based on the book

Bring the ideas to your stage.

The Unfair Advantage in the Age of AI

How the book's core ideas apply now that AI is rewriting the rules of advantage.

Using Your Story as an Advantage

Turning your background, journey and identity into a genuine edge.

Social Mobility, Entrepreneurship and Opportunity

Why talent is everywhere but access isn't and what to do about it.

Hidden Forces Behind Success

The unseen factors that shape who wins, and how to use them deliberately.

The MILES Framework

Five forces that shape every advantage.

The Book Gives You A Practical Way To Spot Your Own Advantages, Across Five Areas:

M

MONEY THE FINANCIAL RESOURCES, RUNWAY AND CAPITAL YOU CAN DRAW ON.

I

INTELLIGENCE & INSIGHT YOUR KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, INSTINCTS AND THE WAY YOU SEE PROBLEMS OTHERS MISS.

L

LOCATION & LUCK WHERE YOU ARE, WHO'S AROUND YOU, AND THE TIMING YOU CAN POSITION YOURSELF TO BENEFIT FROM.

E

EDUCATION & EXPERTISE WHAT YOU'VE LEARNED — FORMALLY AND THROUGH EXPERIENCE — AND THE CREDIBILITY IT GIVES YOU.

S

STATUS YOUR REPUTATION, NETWORKS AND THE DOORS YOUR STANDING CAN OPEN.

Who it's for

Founders And Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Students And Recent Graduates

Professionals And Career Changers

Underrepresented And Underserved Talent

Leaders Developing And Backing Their People

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Thoughts...

What a masterful and thought-provoking book! a must for every entrepreneur regardless of the stage of your journey

Byron Cole

Byron Cole

Entrepreneur, Author & Speaker

A snappy, thought-provoking book that will help anyone make something of their own unfair advantages

Bianca Miller-Cole

Bianca Miller-Cole

Entrepreneur & Author of 'Self Made'

A fast-paced read with excellent insights from a remarkable entrepreneurial story.

Daniel Priestley

Daniel Priestley

author of The Entrepreneur Revolution

Breaks down how people from all walks of life and backgrounds can achieve unfair advantages... An indispensable handbook.

Dion McKenzie

Dion McKenzie

Founder of Colorintech

In a no-nonsense approach, this book shows you the truth that business and life aren't fair, and goes into the methods and practices to let you take full advantage of your unique skills and assets

Rune Sovndahl

Rune Sovndahl

Founder, Fantastic Services

Inspirational... if you are looking to get into entrepreneurship this book provides the practical advice to get you started.

Mark Martin MBE

Mark Martin MBE

Founder, UK Black Tech