The books this episode covers
Relentless
Tim S. Grover with Shari Lesser Wenk · Reading rank 140 · in 2 other episodes
David reiterates his recommendation of the Relentless audiobook, citing its honest treatment of the dark side of extreme achievement.
Dedicated episode · Explicit praise · Reread language
Winning
Tim S. Grover with Shari Wenk · Reading rank 348
David connects a line from Winning about Kobe and Michael's mental discipline to a broader founder theme.
Dedicated episode · Founder theme
Books David recommends along the way
Creative Selection
Ken Kocienda · Reading rank 7 · in 19 other episodes
David says he loves Creative Selection and plans to cover it again.
Cross-episode reference · Explicit praise · Founder theme · Reread language
The Almanack of Naval Ravikant
Eric Jorgenson · Reading rank 33 · in 18 other episodes
David says this is the book he gives out as a gift most frequently.
Cross-episode reference · Explicit praise · Founder theme
The Score Takes Care of Itself
Bill Walsh with Steve Jamison and Craig Walsh · Reading rank 50 · in 17 other episodes
David calls Bill Walsh’s The Score Takes Care of Itself an excellent book while applying its lesson about behaving like a champion before becoming one.
Explicit praise
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