Episode · The Tim Ferriss Show · 2024-05-28
Books mentioned on #741: Jim Collins and Ed Zschau
This episode is a two-for-one, and that’s because the podcast recently hit its 10-year anniversary and passed one billion downloads. To celebrate, I’ve curated some of the best of the best—some of my favorites—from more than 700 episodes over the last decade.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Built to Last
Built to Last by Jim Collins and Jerry I.
Discussed“that's where Jerry and I did built to last”
Where to get it
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Great by Choice
Discussed“there's a concept in Great by choice called the 20m March and so I kind of had a 20 mile March”
Where to get it
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Good to Great
Good to Great by Jim Collins is a foundational business and management book that identifies the specific factors enabling certain companies to transition from mediocre performers to sustained market leaders.
Discussed“there's a concept in good to Great called the Hedgehog concept and the idea of the Hedgehog concept is to sort of simplify F down”
Where to get it
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Steve Jobs
Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson is a comprehensive biography detailing the tumultuous life, career, and visionary leadership of the Apple co-founder.
Recommended“there was a book on the right brothers and these were written for somebody my age now you can read Walder isaacson's book on Benjamin Franklin or on Steve Jobs”
Where to get it
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Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin by Walter Isaacson is an acclaimed biography that chronicles the life, intellect, and multifaceted career of one of America's most influential founding figures.
Recommended“there was a book on the right brothers and these were written for somebody my age now you can read Walder isaacson's book on Benjamin Franklin or on Steve Jobs”
Where to get it
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The Wright Brothers
The Wright Brothers by David McCullough is a detailed historical biography chronicling the lives, perseverance, and groundbreaking aeronautical achievements of Wilbur and Orville Wright.
Recommended“or Walder isaacson's book on Einstein or David mulla's on the wri brothers yes a fabulous book”
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Einstein
Walter Isaacson's acclaimed biographical work on the famous physicist is frequently cited by prominent podcast hosts and guests who reference his extensive catalog of historical studies.
Recommended“or Walder isaacson's book on Einstein or David mulla's on the wri brothers yes a fabulous book”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (6) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
“first up Jim Collins author of iconic business books that include good to Great how the Mighty Fall and great by choice as well as built to last and Beyond entrepreneurship 2.0 which he co-authored with his mentor bill lazir”
“first up Jim Collins author of iconic business books that include good to Great how the Mighty Fall and great by choice as well as built to last and Beyond entrepreneurship 2.0 which he co-authored with his mentor bill lazir”
“first up Jim Collins author of iconic business books that include good to Great how the Mighty Fall and great by choice as well as built to last and Beyond entrepreneurship 2.0 which he co-authored with his mentor bill lazir”
“first up Jim Collins author of iconic business books that include good to Great how the Mighty Fall and great by choice as well as built to last and Beyond entrepreneurship 2.0 which he co-authored with his mentor bill lazir”
“all the 4our work week for the 4our body you know I've heard their fine books”
“all the 4our work week for the 4our body you know I've heard their fine books”