Books David recommends along the way
How to Do Great Work
Paul Graham · Reading rank 22 · in 12 other episodes
David calls Paul Graham's essay excellent.
Cross-episode reference · Explicit praise · Founder theme
Distant Force
George A. Roberts with Robert J. McVicker · Reading rank 40 · in 12 other episodes
David draws a business discipline lesson (signing every check) from Henry Singleton's practice as described in the book and parallels it to Oprah's own habits.
Founder theme
Josh Kushner episode on Invest Like the Best
Patrick O'Shaughnessy with Josh Kushner · Watch & Listen
David highly recommends the entire Josh Kushner episode of Invest Like the Best, calling it excellent.
Explicit praise · Founder theme
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