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.
David Rosenthal discussed Shoe Dog by Phil Knight, Just Do it by Donald R. Katz, and Swoosh by J. B. Strasser. Ben Gilbert recommended 7 Powers by Hamilton Helmer.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
-
Shoe Dog
Shoe Dog by Phil Knight is a celebrated entrepreneurial memoir that chronicles the harrowing early days and extraordinary rise of athletic apparel giant Nike.
Discussed“of course because this is acquired and because shoe dog is so good that's amazing”
Where to get it
-
Just Do it
Discussed“the second is a book called just do it that was written by the journalist Donald Katz”
Where to get it
-
Swoosh
Swoosh by J.
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”
Where to get it
-
7 Powers
7 Powers by Hamilton Helmer is an acclaimed business strategy book that outlines the foundational forces enabling companies to achieve persistent differential returns.
Recommended“Helmer's incredible business strategy book”
Where to get it
