The book this episode covers
My Turn
Johan Cruyff · Reading rank 207 · in 2 other episodes
David recommends readers get the book for the full story.
Dedicated episode · Explicit praise · Founder theme
Books David recommends along the way
Steve Jobs
Walter Isaacson · Reading rank 13 · in 23 other episodes
David draws a founder-theme parallel between Cruyff's money-second philosophy and Jobs's products-over-profits philosophy from his biography.
Founder theme
The Score Takes Care of Itself
Bill Walsh with Steve Jamison and Craig Walsh · Reading rank 50 · in 17 other episodes
David calls the book legendary for its process-over-outcome lesson.
Cross-episode reference · Explicit praise
Arnold
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Douglas Kent Hall · Reading rank 69 · in 5 other episodes
David draws a founder-theme comparison between Arnold's ballet-dancer trainer and Cruyff's opera-singer breathing coach.
Cross-episode reference · Founder theme
The General and the Genius
James Kunetka · Reading rank 133 · in 6 other episodes
David draws a founder-theme lesson from the book about the need for a single organizational leader.
Founder theme
The Man Who Sold America
Jeffrey L. Cruikshank and Arthur W. Schultz · Reading rank 136 · in 4 other episodes
David names the book alongside Albert Lasker's core advertising insight.
Founder theme
Running Down a Dream, How to Succeed and Thrive in a Career You Love
Bill Gurley · Watch & Listen · in 21 other episodes
David repeatedly applies Gurley's lessons about studying an industry's pioneers and authentic passion to Johan Cruyff's development.
Founder theme
Also mentioned
Invention
James Dyson · Reading rank 114 · in 6 other episodes
David uses Dyson's latest autobiography for a lesson about the enduring impact parents have on their children.
Founder theme
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