Episode · This Week in Startups · 2024-07-10
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Jason Calacanis recommended Who is Michael Ovitz? by Michael Ovitz, and discussed Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Who is Michael Ovitz?
Who is Michael Ovitz? by Michael Ovitz is a compelling memoir by the legendary Hollywood superagent detailing the rise of Creative Artists Agency and the mechanics of the entertainment industry.
Recommended“Michael Ovitz was there for a bit read have you read the book who is Mike Ovitz I have not read that book actually just read it it's a great read”
Where to get it
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Bird by Bird
Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott is a widely celebrated writing guide that offers both practical advice on the craft of authorship and deeper philosophical reflections on navigating life's creative struggles.
Discussed“My Philosophy is Bird by bird an Lamont shout out if you have you read an Lamont's book Bird by bird no oh so an we read very different books is what I'm discovered I'm a nonfiction guy and I'm mostly a Fiction guy”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (1) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Passing The big short
“um I have read The Big Short so there you go Business book that we both read now I have the data for you and what you just said”