There is a common perspective in this thread that XYZ skills/knowledge are useful to understand (even if one's not seeking the social signaling associated with a top tier MBA).
Can anyone post some favored texts/resources for self-directed learning?
Unsurprisingly, someone has attempted to make a business out this exact question. The Personal MBA site has a good selection of books to get your started. It's categorized under different topics like marketing, finance, strategy, etc.
Can anyone post some favored texts/resources for self-directed learning?
What do we include in the HN home-brew MBA?