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In fact, one of his first books, his campaign memoir when he runs for governor of Georgia is titled, Why Not the Best?
Ryan Holiday · The Daily Stoic · Aug 2022 Listen at 5:00 Why people recommend it
Why Not the Best? by Jimmy Carter is a political campaign memoir written by the former U.S. President during his run for governor of Georgia. The book explores themes of leadership, personal ethics, and striving for excellence, and it was highlighted by Ryan Holiday across multiple episodes of The Daily Stoic podcast in 2022. While speaking to the U.S. Naval Academy, Holiday referenced the title to illustrate the fundamental concept of courage and doing one's absolute best in public service and personal endeavors. In another episode featuring Stacey Abrams, Holiday brought up Jimmy Carter's early campaign book once more while examining the fascinating career paths of entrepreneurs who eventually transitioned into the political arena. Holiday described the work as an insightful read that offers a unique window into the mindset of a leader before achieving national prominence. Through these discussions, the podcast underscored the enduring relevance of Carter's early writings on governance, moral duty, and the continuous pursuit of high standards in both business and politics, offering listeners a historical perspective on effective leadership and civic responsibility.
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Ryan Holiday In fact, one of his first books, his campaign memoir when he runs for governor of Georgia is titled, Why No… 2
“In fact, one of his first books, his campaign memoir when he runs for governor of Georgia is titled, Why Not the Best?”
“I read a book by another entrepreneur who became a politician in your state I don't know if you've read Jimmy Carter's campaign book it's fascinating”
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“Sports teams that are hiring don't just say, “We wanna hire people who are better than what we got.” They say, “let's get the best people we can get.” Why not get the best? That was Jimmy Carter's biography, Why Not the Best?”