The book this episode covers
Creativity, Inc.
Ed Catmull with Amy Wallace · Reading rank 17 · in 19 other episodes
David says everyone managing people should own a copy for its afterword.
Dedicated episode · Explicit praise · Founder theme · Reread language
Books David recommends along the way
Becoming Steve Jobs
Brent Schlender and Rick Tetzeli · Reading rank 8 · in 20 other episodes
David calls Becoming Steve Jobs the best Steve Jobs biography he has read.
Explicit praise · Founder theme
Invent and Wander
Jeff Bezos · Reading rank 18 · in 23 other episodes
David calls Invent and Wander a fantastic book.
Explicit praise · Founder theme
How to Do Great Work
Paul Graham · Reading rank 22 · in 12 other episodes
David uses the essay’s advice about curiosity and making oneself a target for luck to frame Ed Catmull’s chance meeting with Ivan Sutherland.
Cross-episode reference · Founder theme
Toy Story
John Lasseter (director) · Watch & Listen · in 2 other episodes
David says Toy Story remains excellent after rewatching it and praises how well the film holds up.
Explicit praise
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