The book this episode covers
The Billionaire and the Mechanic
Julian Guthrie · Reading rank 127 · in 9 other episodes
Host calls the book a fantastic, hard-to-put-down read.
Dedicated episode · Explicit praise · Founder theme
Books David recommends along the way
The Difference Between God and Larry Ellison
Mike Wilson · Reading rank 229 · in 2 other episodes
Cross-episode reference
Lone Survivor
Marcus Luttrell with Patrick Robinson · Reading rank 434
Episode highlights a note Larry Ellison wrote in his copy of Lone Survivor about mental preparation and refusing to give up.
Founder theme
West by West
Jerry West and Jonathan Coleman · Reading rank 434
David says Larry Ellison loved West by West and counted Jerry West among his heroes, then uses West's account of a painful loss to connect elite performance with obsession and an enduring need to win.
Founder theme
Also mentioned
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