The book this episode covers
Driven from Within
Michael Jordan · Reading rank 85 · in 12 other episodes
David says he felt compelled to read the whole book immediately and could not put it down.
Dedicated episode · Explicit praise · Founder theme
Books David recommends along the way
Shoe Dog
Phil Knight · Reading rank 3 · in 24 other episodes
David says he has read and reread Phil Knight's Shoe Dog.
Cross-episode reference · Reread language
Zero to One
Peter Thiel with Blake Masters · Reading rank 5 · in 48 other episodes
Cross-episode reference
My Life and Work
Henry Ford with Samuel Crowther · Reading rank 42 · in 7 other episodes
David connects Henry Ford's service-first philosophy in My Life and Work to Michael Jordan's own mentality about serving fans first.
Founder theme
Conspiracy
Ryan Holiday · Reading rank 63 · in 8 other episodes
David calls Ryan Holiday's storytelling in Conspiracy fantastic.
Cross-episode reference · Explicit praise
The River of Doubt
Candice Millard · Reading rank 120 · in 4 other episodes
David calls The River of Doubt a great book about the end of Theodore Roosevelt's life.
Explicit praise
Also mentioned
The Score Takes Care of Itself
Bill Walsh with Steve Jamison and Craig Walsh · Reading rank 50 · in 17 other episodes
David connects Michael Jordan's focus on craft before rewards to the recurring principle that the score takes care of itself.
Founder theme
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