The book this episode covers
Alfred Nobel
Kenne Fant · Reading rank 333 · in 1 other episode
David frames Nobel's advice to his brother Ludwig as a founder lesson about delegating work others can do better.
Dedicated episode · Founder theme
Books David recommends along the way
A Man for All Markets
Edward O. Thorp · Reading rank 14 · in 16 other episodes
Cross-episode reference
Meet You in Hell
Les Standiford · Reading rank 30 · in 11 other episodes
David applies the book's Carnegie and Frick cost-discipline lesson to financial discipline.
Cross-episode reference · Founder theme
A History of Great Inventions
James Dyson, edited by Robert Uhlig · Reading rank 189 · in 3 other episodes
Cross-episode reference
Also mentioned
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