The book this episode covers
Principles
Ray Dalio · Reading rank 220 · in 1 other episode
David says the widespread praise for the book 'did not disappoint,' comparing the experience to first reading Shoe Dog.
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
David applies Zemurray’s A-to-Z lesson as an operating principle alongside Ray Dalio.
Cross-episode reference · Founder theme
Shoe Dog
Phil Knight · Reading rank 3 · in 24 other episodes
David says Principles did not disappoint, comparing his positive experience with reading Shoe Dog.
Explicit praise
My Life and Work
Henry Ford with Samuel Crowther · Reading rank 42 · in 7 other episodes
Cross-episode reference
Wait But Why
Tim Urban · Reading rank 301 · in 11 other episodes
David calls Tim Urban one of his favorite writers, says Wait But Why is amazing, and tells listeners who have not read it that they should.
Explicit praise
Also mentioned
Steve Jobs's Stanford Commencement Address
Steve Jobs · Watch & Listen · in 12 other episodes
David uses the address's awful-tasting-medicine lesson about being fired from Apple to illuminate Ray Dalio's recovery after a painful failure.
Founder theme
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