I am reminded of an anecdote I read years ago in a book by an entrepreneur. He related a conversation he had with another entrepreneur who did happen to have an MBA. Mr. MBA had a lot of fancy numbers and analysis written up but no customers nor any real idea how to get them. The author had customers and revenue. While he envied the MBA his education and wished he had similar analytical ability/tools, he also took it as a "count your blessings" moment and did not expect the MBA's business to make it.

I am also reminded of all the business books I have read which did not result in a business being born. I have had a business bank account, registered business names, written business plans, etc. It was all style and no substance. It was all window dressing. I am still trying to figure out what spark turns into flame in this regard.