Episode · My First Million · 2025-04-17
Books mentioned on Anti-Business Billionaires: Lessons from Steve Jobs, James Dyson, and Yvon Chouinard
Episode 698: Sam Parr ( https://x.com/theSamParr ) talks to David Senra ( https://x.
David Senra recommended Creative Selection by Ken Kocienda, and discussed Play Nice but Win by Michael Dell and others, Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson, and How to Get Rich by Felix Dennis.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Play Nice but Win
Play Nice but Win by Michael Dell and James Kaplan is a memoir detailing the founding, rapid scaling, and dramatic leadership evolution of Dell Technologies.
Discussed“Michael Dell could be on this list, too. I'm reading his autobiography like and I got to the point where they're like he's he's taking the company private.”
Where to get it
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Steve Jobs
Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson is an authorized, comprehensive biography of Apple's co-founder that delves into his intense personality, creative vision, and leadership style.
Discussed“So there there is a devastating line in Steve Jobs' biography by Walter Isaacson cuz Walter was collaborating with him as he was dying.”
Where to get it
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Creative Selection
Creative Selection by Ken Kocienda is an insider account of Apple's software engineering and product design culture written by a veteran developer who worked closely with Steve Jobs.
Recommended“There's this great book that I I'd I've read three times. I think every single entrepreneur on the planet should read it. It's called Creative Selection. It is written by Ken Kocienda.”
Where to get it
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How to Get Rich
Felix Dennis's book How to Get Rich is a candid and unconventional guide offering pragmatic advice on building wealth from the perspective of an experienced magazine publishing mogul.
Discussed“Because often times, for example, my favorite author business author is Felix Dennis. He wrote the book how how to get rich. He's not nearly as serious as these other guys.”
Where to get it
