The book this episode covers
Rick Rubin
Jake Brown · Reading rank 257
David says he absolutely loved the book and enjoyed going deep on Rubin's philosophy.
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 calls a James Dyson autobiography his favorite book he's read for the podcast but says he read two.
Explicit praise
Hard Drive
James Wallace and Jim Erickson · Reading rank 6 · in 23 other episodes
David calls Hard Drive one of the amazing books.
Cross-episode reference · Explicit praise
Berkshire Hathaway Letters to Shareholders
Warren Buffett · Reading rank 16 · in 47 other episodes
David draws the 'informed applause' concept from Buffett's shareholder letters to explain why a rare, discerning opinion carries extra weight.
Cross-episode reference · Founder theme
Damn Right!
Janet Lowe · Reading rank 164 · in 5 other episodes
David calls Damn Right a fantastic Charlie Munger biography.
Cross-episode reference · Explicit praise
Also mentioned
Invention
James Dyson · Reading rank 114 · in 6 other episodes
David distinguishes Dyson's second autobiography from the first and calls the later book very interesting.
Explicit praise
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