The book this episode covers
Am I Being Too Subtle
Sam Zell · Reading rank 143 · in 3 other episodes
David calls Sam Zell hilarious and says the book is an easy, quick read.
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 it his number-one recommendation for entrepreneur autobiographies.
Cross-episode reference · Explicit praise · Founder theme · Reread language
The Invisible Billionaire
Jerry Shields · Reading rank 19 · in 15 other episodes
David calls The Invisible Billionaire one of his favorite books.
Cross-episode reference · Explicit praise
Swimming Across
Andrew S. Grove · Reading rank 70 · in 9 other episodes
David calls Andy Grove's memoir a great book.
Cross-episode reference · Explicit praise · Founder theme
Zeckendorf
William Zeckendorf with Edward McCreary · Reading rank 193 · in 1 other episode
After quoting Sam Zell's recommendation, David calls purchasing books like this a no-brainer and orders Zeckendorf while recording.
Explicit praise · Founder theme
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