The book this episode covers
The Whole Story, Adventures in Love, Life, and Capitalism
John Mackey · Reading rank 154 · in 1 other episode
David calls Mackey’s autobiography great, says he loves it, and encourages listeners to read it.
Dedicated episode · Explicit praise · Founder theme · Reread language
Books David recommends along the way
The Fish That Ate the Whale
Rich Cohen · Reading rank 2 · in 38 other episodes
David compares John Mackey’s acquisition timing with Rich Cohen’s account of Sam Zemurray in The Fish That Ate the Whale.
Founder theme
How to Do Great Work
Paul Graham · Reading rank 22 · in 12 other episodes
David calls Paul Graham's essay 'How to Do Great Work' one of his favorite essays.
Explicit praise · Founder theme
John D.
David Freeman Hawke · Reading rank 47 · in 7 other episodes
David names the book's title and calls it the best Rockefeller biography he's read.
Cross-episode reference · Explicit praise
Team of Rivals
Doris Kearns Goodwin · Reading rank 371 · in 2 other episodes
David says he also read Team of Rivals and calls it incredible.
Explicit praise · Founder theme
Also mentioned
Shoe Dog
Phil Knight · Reading rank 3 · in 24 other episodes
David draws a parallel founder lesson from Shoe Dog about recording memories as a company grows.
Founder theme
Titan
Ron Chernow · Reading rank 10 · in 29 other episodes
David mentions rereading Titan a second time, which led him to discover another Rockefeller biography.
Reread language
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