The book this episode covers
Michael Jordan
Roland Lazenby · Reading rank 97 · in 6 other episodes
David directly and strongly recommends readers pick up the book.
Dedicated episode · Explicit praise · Founder theme
Books David recommends along the way
Against the Odds
James Dyson · Reading rank 1 · in 25 other episodes
David says the best description he has found of choosing motivating work came from Dyson’s Against the Odds.
Explicit praise
The Score Takes Care of Itself
Bill Walsh with Steve Jamison and Craig Walsh · Reading rank 50 · in 17 other episodes
David applies the book's process-over-score lesson to Bobby Knight's coaching approach.
Founder theme
The Dao of Capital
Mark Spitznagel · Reading rank 58 · in 9 other episodes
David says he has read this book many times and repeatedly listened to specific chapters.
Cross-episode reference · Founder theme · Reread language
On Writing
Stephen King · Reading rank 129 · in 4 other episodes
David applies King's lesson about doing the work until your fingers bleed to Michael Jordan's practice.
Cross-episode reference · Founder theme
Relentless
Tim S. Grover with Shari Lesser Wenk · Reading rank 140 · in 2 other episodes
David identifies Grover's audiobook and uses its account of Jordan returning to training immediately after defeat as a lesson in competitive intensity.
Founder theme
Also mentioned
Steve Jobs
Walter Isaacson · Reading rank 13 · in 23 other episodes
David draws a comparison between Jordan's and Jobs's desire for lasting historical legacy, citing the Isaacson biography.
Founder theme
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