The book this episode covers
Made in Japan
Akio Morita with Edwin M. Reingold and Mitsuko Shimomura · Reading rank 21 · in 21 other episodes
David closes the episode by praising the book and recommending listeners read it for the full story.
Dedicated episode · Explicit praise · Founder theme
Books David recommends along the way
Steve Jobs
Walter Isaacson · Reading rank 13 · in 23 other episodes
David recommends Isaacson's Steve Jobs biography for more detail on how Apple learned from Sony's missteps in digital music.
Cross-episode reference · Explicit praise
Relentlessly Resourceful
Paul Graham · Reading rank 156 · in 6 other episodes
David calls Graham's formulation the best description of a trait successful entrepreneurs need.
Explicit praise · Founder theme
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