Founders #171 · · 6 books
Chuck Feeney (The Billionaire who gave all of his money away)
The book this episode covers
The Billionaire Who Wasn't
Conor O'Clery · Reading rank 233 · in 1 other episode
David says the book offers a unique perspective and story, that he can see why it was highly recommended, and directs listeners to the show-notes link for the full story.
Dedicated episode · Explicit praise · Founder theme
Books David recommends along the way
My Life in Advertising
Claude C. Hopkins · Reading rank 36 · in 13 other episodes
David highly recommends the prior week's podcast and calls the book a masterclass in human motivation.
Cross-episode reference · Explicit praise · Founder theme
My Years with General Motors
Alfred Sloan · Reading rank 133 · in 5 other episodes
David calls My Years with General Motors one of the most influential books in America in the post-1960s and 1970s business context.
Cross-episode reference · Explicit praise
Also mentioned
Mornings on Horseback
David McCullough · Reading rank 189 · in 3 other episodes
David names Mornings on Horseback and uses its Roosevelt stair-racing anecdote to illustrate Chuck Feeney's physical speed and urgency.
Founder theme
Freedom's Forge
Arthur Herman · Reading rank 245 · in 6 other episodes
David cautiously attributes the suction-pump comparison to Henry Kaiser in Freedom's Forge and applies it to Chuck Feeney.
Founder theme
Each note is a short paraphrase of why David brings the book up. Book pages show every piece of evidence and its review status. How ranking works