Episode · My First Million · 2025-12-01
Books mentioned on Ben Horowitz is way cooler than you think (co-founder a16z)
Shaun Puri discussed Motive by Jonathan Kellerman and The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Motive
Why people recommend it: Motive by Jonathan Kellerman is a compelling book that addresses the mechanics of communication and leadership, particularly regarding difficult interpersonal interactions.
Discussed“Man this is so cool because I just read this book called the motive and the whole book is how to have a conversation like that.”
Where to get it
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The Hard Thing About Hard Things
The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz is a pragmatic, highly candid business guide that addresses the brutal emotional and operational realities of running a company when standard management rules fail.
Discussed“I think uh you know the hard things about the hard things like badass.”
Where to get it
