The book this episode covers
Insull
Forrest McDonald · Reading rank 233 · in 1 other episode
David highly recommends getting the book at the close of the episode.
Dedicated episode · Explicit praise · Founder theme
Books David recommends along the way
Setting the Table
Danny Meyer · Reading rank 26 · in 14 other episodes
David directly calls Danny Meyer's autobiography, Setting the Table, excellent.
Explicit praise
The Mind of Napoleon
Napoleon Bonaparte, edited and translated by J. Christopher Herold · Reading rank 32 · in 8 other episodes
David uses studying Napoleon to reinforce a 'do everything and you will win' maxim.
Cross-episode reference · Founder theme
The Founders
Jimmy Soni · Reading rank 67 · in 13 other episodes
David uses The Founders to discuss recruiting talent and Musk's personal capital at risk.
Founder theme
Call Me Ted
Ted Turner with Bill Burke · Reading rank 108 · in 5 other episodes
David applies Malone’s warning from Turner’s autobiography to Insull: excessive leverage and complicated financing can put an operating empire at risk.
Cross-episode reference · Founder theme
Also mentioned
Self-Help
Samuel Smiles · Reading rank 472
David identifies Self-Help by Samuel Smiles as a formative influence on young Insull, citing its maxims about self-discipline and thrift.
Founder theme
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