The book this episode covers
The Creative Act
Rick Rubin · Reading rank 227 · in 1 other episode
David calls the book unique and says he hopes listeners buy it.
Dedicated episode · Explicit praise · Founder theme
Books David recommends along the way
Tetragrammaton
Rick Rubin (host) · Watch & Listen
David directly says he thinks Rick Rubin's podcast is great.
Explicit praise
The Defiant Ones
Allen Hughes · Watch & Listen · in 11 other episodes
David calls this documentary one of his favorite documentaries of all time.
Explicit praise
Also mentioned
The Man Who Solved the Market
Gregory Zuckerman · Reading rank 82 · in 2 other episodes
David credits this book as the source of a focus technique he personally uses, tied to Jim Simons and Elon Musk.
Founder theme
Michael Jordan interview with Oprah Winfrey
Michael Jordan with Oprah Winfrey · Watch & Listen
David draws a theme about sacrifice and success from a Michael Jordan interview quote.
Founder theme
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