Episode · This Week in Startups · 2023-12-12
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Jason Calacanis discussed The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell, Born Standing Up by Steve Martin, and Shoe Dog by Phil Knight.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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The Tipping Point
The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell is a famous exploration of how little things can make a big difference in sparking social epidemics, trends, and behavioral changes.
Discussed“let's say you're writing a book like Malcolm Gladwell does like the Tipping Point yeah you might have 20 different sources of information”
Where to get it
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Born Standing Up
Born Standing Up by Steve Martin is a memoir chronicling the author's formative years in stand-up comedy before he walked away from the stage at the peak of his career.
Discussed“I also see you know if I do a search of Google Drives on the web that you know something like an autobiography or born standing up Steve Martin's great one or you know shoe dog”
Where to get it
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Shoe Dog
Shoe Dog by Phil Knight is a famous memoir chronicling the founding and incredible rise of the global athletic brand Nike.
Discussed“I also see you know if I do a search of Google Drives on the web that you know something like an autobiography or born standing up Steve Martin's great one or you know shoe dog”
Where to get it
