The book this episode covers

Scientific Advertising
Claude C. Hopkins · Reading rank 43 · in 10 other episodes
David calls buying the book a no-brainer and says he would read it regardless of the companion autobiography.
Cross-episode reference · 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
Cross-episode reference

Sid Meier's Memoir!
Sid Meier with Jennifer Lee Noonan · Reading rank 148 · in 3 other episodes
David applies Meier's rejection of conventional wisdom and publisher resistance as a creator lesson.
Cross-episode reference · Founder theme
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