The book this episode covers
Zero to One
Peter Thiel with Blake Masters · Reading rank 5 · in 48 other episodes
David calls Zero to One perhaps the only business book worth reading.
Dedicated episode · Explicit praise · Founder theme · Reread language
Books David recommends along the way
Poor Charlie's Almanack
Charles T. Munger, edited by Peter D. Kaufman · Reading rank 11 · in 44 other episodes
David recalls reading Poor Charlie’s Almanack and applies its durability lesson to Peter Thiel’s point about long-term value.
Founder theme
In the Company of Giants
Rama Dev Jager and Rafael Ortiz · Reading rank 27 · in 22 other episodes
David strongly recommends this book and calls it infinitely readable and full of great advice.
Cross-episode reference · Explicit praise
The Mind of Napoleon
Napoleon Bonaparte, edited and translated by J. Christopher Herold · Reading rank 32 · in 8 other episodes
David uses Napoleon's words on planning and luck to frame definitive optimism.
Cross-episode reference · Founder theme
Return to the Little Kingdom
Michael Moritz · Reading rank 54 · in 14 other episodes
Cross-episode reference
Also mentioned
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