Episode · The Tim Ferriss Show · 2022-08-31
Books mentioned on #618: Roelof Botha — Investing with the Best, Ulysses Pacts, The Magic of Founder-Problem Fit, How to Use Pre-Mortems and Pre-Parades, Learning from Crucible Moments, and Daring to Dream
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Roelof Botha recommended Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl and Nature Writing by Robert Finch and others. Tim Ferriss discussed The Power Law by Sebastian Mallaby and More money than God by Sebastian Mallaby.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Man's Search for Meaning
Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E.
Recommended“there's man's search for meaning by viktor frankl which invariably shows up on these lists of you know 100 books you should read before you die which really had a big impact on me and i've spoken about it at sequoia founder events”
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Nature Writing
Nature Writing by Robert Finch and John Elder is an acclaimed anthology that showcases the finest literary works focused on the natural world and environmental observation.
Recommended“the other one is an annual series called america's best science and nature writing”
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The Power Law
The Power Law by Sebastian Mallaby is a comprehensive history of venture capital that examines the legendary firms and high-stakes investments that shaped the modern tech economy.
Discussed“do you think it's even more important and i know if you've run across this book by sebastian malibi called power law of course it was recently published”
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More money than God
More Money than God by Sebastian Mallaby is an expansive nonfiction account exploring the history of hedge funds and the prominent investors who shaped modern finance.
Discussed“his book more money than god on the hedge fund industry i thought was exceptional”
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