Episode · Lenny's Podcast · 2026-10-25

Lenny Rachitsky & Rob Snyder: books mentioned on Lenny's Podcast

An 86-minute guide to finding PMF | Rob Snyder (Author, The Power of Pull)

2 books · With Rob Snyder · Listen · Watch on YouTube

Rob Snyder is the author of The Power of Pull and writes the newsletter The Physics of Startups.

Lenny Rachitsky recommended The Power of Pull by Rob Snyder. Rob Snyder recommended The Nature of Order by Christopher Alexander.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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  1. The Power of Pull

    Rob Snyder · at 3:19

    The Power of Pull by Rob Snyder is a business and self-help book that explores how to navigate uncertainty and find alignment in complex environments.

    Recommended
    “One, I remember reading the first chapter of his book and feeling the weight lifted off my shoulders that I'm not some silly clueless outlier and that this is a normal part of the process.”
    Where to get it
  2. The Nature of Order

    Christopher Alexander · at 1:21:43

    The Nature of Order by Christopher Alexander is a comprehensive four-volume architectural series that explores the fundamental geometry of life, wholeness, and the built environment.

    Recommended
    “The um my favorite one is the four volume nature of order series by Christopher Alexander. It's book on architecture, series of books on architecture. Best thing ever. Never heard that recommendation before.”
    Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (1) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Passing The Power of Pull
“You are the author of The Power of Pull. I've got the book right here. You have a newsletter called The Physics of Startups.”