The book this episode covers
The Mamba Mentality
Kobe Bryant · Reading rank 142 · in 2 other episodes
David recommends buying the book, praising its images and ideas.
Founder theme · Dedicated episode · Explicit praise · Reread language
Books David recommends along the way
The Fish That Ate the Whale
Rich Cohen · Reading rank 2 · in 38 other episodes
Draws a 'founder recognizes founder' parallel from The Fish That Ate the Whale between Andrew Preston and Sam Zemurray.
Cross-episode reference · Founder theme
Becoming Trader Joe
Joe Coulombe with Patty Civalleri · Reading rank 91 · in 9 other episodes
David applies Coulombe's practice of treating regulation as a source of strategic opportunity.
Cross-episode reference · Founder theme
Also mentioned
Driven from Within
Michael Jordan · Reading rank 85 · in 12 other episodes
David attributes the idea of uncompromised dedication to excellence to Michael Jordan's autobiography.
Founder theme
Each note is a short paraphrase of why David brings the book up. Book pages show every piece of evidence and its review status. How ranking works