The book this episode covers
Mozart
Paul Johnson · Reading rank 333 · in 2 other episodes
David links Mozart's improvisational flexibility to a trait he sees in history's greatest entrepreneurs.
Dedicated episode · Founder theme
Books David recommends along the way
The Fish That Ate the Whale
Rich Cohen · Reading rank 2 · in 38 other episodes
David applies Zemurray’s A-to-Z operating lesson to Mozart; his praise targets the quotation, not the whole book.
Cross-episode reference · Founder theme
Marc Andreessen's Blog Archive
Marc Andreessen · Reading rank 25 · in 14 other episodes
David strongly recommends Marc Andreessen's free blog archive, calling it gem after gem from a genius.
Explicit praise · Founder theme · Reread language
Inside Steve's Brain
Leander Kahney · Reading rank 150 · in 3 other episodes
David calls a line from a book he names 'Inside Steve Jobs Brain' fantastic and applies it to founder personality.
Explicit praise
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