Episode · My First Million · 2022-02-02

Books mentioned on Founder Of $14B Startup Calls Stripe and YC The 'Mob Bosses' Of Silicon Valley

3 books · With Ryan Breslow · Watch on YouTube

Shaan Puri discussed Rework by Jason Fried and others. Sam Parr discussed The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene and others and The 33 Strategies of War by Robert Greene and others.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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  1. Rework

    Jason Fried; David Heinemeier Hansson · at 24:30

    Rework by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson is a provocative and influential business manifesto that challenges traditional corporate wisdom, offering unconventional insights into productivity, remote work, and running a lean organization.

    Discussed
    “In fact, there's a there's a passage from a book called Rework called Pick a Fight.”
    Where to get it
  2. The 48 Laws of Power

    Robert Greene; Joost Elffers · at 53:27

    The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene and Joost Elffers is a provocative non-fiction guide that examines strategy, manipulation, and the dynamics of social power through historical examples.

    Discussed
    “Have you read the book 48 Laws of Power? I haven't, but I want to. I heard it's epic.”
    Where to get it
  3. The 33 Strategies of War

    Robert Greene; Don Leslie · at 53:46

    The 33 Strategies of War by Robert Greene is a comprehensive guide to applying historical military conflict principles to modern competitive environments, business, and daily life.

    Discussed
    “Yeah, and the author, his name is Robert Greene. He's got another one called the 33 Strategies of War, of which you are also doing some of that.”
    Where to get it