The book this episode covers
John D.
David Freeman Hawke · Reading rank 47 · in 7 other episodes
David calls this the single best biography of Rockefeller.
Dedicated episode · Explicit praise · Founder theme · Reread language
Books David recommends along the way
Titan
Ron Chernow · Reading rank 10 · in 29 other episodes
David quotes Titan's line that Rockefeller did not persist in flawed situations to illustrate his strategy for increasing production.
Founder theme
John D. Rockefeller's Secret Weapon
Albert Z. Carr · Reading rank 434
David says this book is entirely about the transportation rebate and Rockefeller's obsession with it, reinforcing the theme of focusing on your highest priority.
Founder theme
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