Episode · Acquired · 2023-07-25
Books mentioned on Nike
Nike — it’s perhaps the most iconic and most prolific brand of the modern era. On any given day, swooshes adorn the feet of more people on earth than any other footwear company — by a long shot.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Shoe Dog
Shoe Dog by Phil Knight is a compelling memoir by the co-founder of Nike that traces the humble beginnings and turbulent evolution of one of the world's most recognizable athletic brands.
Discussed“of course because this is acquired and because shoe dog is so good that's amazing”
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Just Do it
Discussed“the second is a book called just do it that was written by the journalist Donald Katz”
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Swoosh
Discussed“and then the third book is a book called swoosh which I bet most people have not read but kind of like Taste of luxury”
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7 Powers
7 Powers by Hamilton Helmer is an acclaimed business strategy book that outlines seven specific factors enabling companies to achieve persistent differential returns.
Recommended“Helmer's incredible business strategy book”
