The book this episode covers
As I See It
J. Paul Getty · Reading rank 199 · in 2 other episodes
Calls the autobiography incredible given Getty's stature and timing.
Dedicated episode · Explicit praise · Founder theme
Books David recommends along the way
The Fish That Ate the Whale
Rich Cohen · Reading rank 2 · in 38 other episodes
Draws a parallel between Getty's opportunistic expansion and a passage from The Fish That Ate the Whale.
Founder theme
Titan
Ron Chernow · Reading rank 10 · in 29 other episodes
Uses a quoted line from Titan to illustrate hiring talent ahead of need.
Founder theme
Confessions of an Advertising Man
David Ogilvy · Reading rank 20 · in 23 other episodes
Cross-episode reference
In the Company of Giants
Rama Dev Jager and Rafael Ortiz · Reading rank 27 · in 22 other episodes
Draws a founder-hiring lesson from Steve Jobs's interview answer in this book.
Cross-episode reference · Founder theme
Liftoff
Eric Berger · Reading rank 53 · in 11 other episodes
Uses a SpaceX hiring anecdote from Liftoff to illustrate creative problem-solving in recruiting.
Founder theme
Pieces of the Action
Vannevar Bush · Reading rank 79 · in 8 other episodes
Calls Vannevar Bush's autobiography fantastic.
Explicit praise · Founder theme
Driven
Larry H. Miller with Doug Robinson · Reading rank 105 · in 10 other episodes
Uses the Jerry Sloan hiring story from Driven to illustrate empowering leaders.
Founder theme
Also mentioned
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