What I learned from rereading George Lucas: A Life by Brian Jay Jones. ---- Get access to the World’s Most Valuable Notebook for Founders at Founders Notes.com You can read, reread, and search all my notes and highlights from every book I've ever read for the podcast.  You can also ask SAGE any question and SAGE will read all my notes, highlights, and every transcript from every episode for you.  A few questions I've asked SAGE recently:  What are the most important leadership lessons from history's greatest entrepreneurs? Can you give me a summary of Warren Buffett's best ideas ..read more

What I learned from reading Steven Spielberg: A Biography by Joseph McBride.  ---- Get access to the World’s Most Valuable Notebook for Founders at Founders Notes.com You can read, reread, and search all my notes and highlights from every book I've ever read for the podcast.  You can also ask SAGE any question and SAGE will read all my notes, highlights, and every transcript from every episode for you.  A few questions I've asked SAGE recently:  What are the most important leadership lessons from history's greatest entrepreneurs? Can you give me a summary of Warren Buffett ..read more

What I learned from reading Cinema Speculation by Quentin Tarantino.  ---- Get access to the World’s Most Valuable Notebook for Founders at Founders Notes Some questions other subscribers asked SAGE:  I need some unique ideas on how to find new customers. What advice do you have for me? What are some strategies that Cornelius Vanderbilt used against his competitors? How did Edwin Land find new employees to hire? Any unusual sources to find talent? What are the most important leadership lessons from history's greatest entrepreneurs? Can you give me more ideas about how to avoid compet ..read more

What I learned from reading Eternal Pursuit of Unhappiness: Being Very Good Is No Good,You Have to Be Very, Very, Very, Very, Very Good by David Ogilvy and Ogivly & Mather.  ---- Get access to the World’s Most Valuable Notebook for Founders at Founders Notes Some questions other subscribers asked SAGE:  I need some unique ideas on how to find new customers. What advice do you have for me? What are some strategies that Cornelius Vanderbilt used against his competitors? How did Edwin Land find new employees to hire? Any unusual sources to find talent? What are the most important le ..read more

What I learned from reading Working by Robert Caro.  This episode is brought to you by Meter: Meter is the easiest way for your business to get fast, secure, and reliable internet and WiFi in any commercial space. Go to meter.com/founders ---- This episode is brought to you by Tiny: Tiny is the easiest way to sell your business. Tiny provides quick and straightforward exits for Founders. Get in touch by emailing hi@tiny.com ---- Listen to one of my favorite podcasts: Invest Like the Best: Sam Hinkie: Find Your People  ---- [3:40] You can't get very deep into Johnson's life without re ..read more

What I learned from reading The Lessons of History by Will and Ariel Durant.  ---- Get access to the World’s Most Valuable Notebook for Founders at Founders Notes ---- Follow Founders Podcast on YouTube  ---- (1:00) This is a 100 page biography of the human species (1:00) The Story of Civilization by Will and Ariel Durant (Full Set)  (2:30) Generations of men establish a growing mastery over the earth, but they are destined to become fossils in its soil. (4:00) Ruthlessly prioritize how you spend your time. (4:00) The influence of geographic factors diminishes as technology grow ..read more

What I learned from rereading Tycoon's War: How Cornelius Vanderbilt Invaded a Country to Overthrow America's Most Famous Military Adventurer by Stephen Dando-Collins.  ---- Get access to the World’s Most Valuable Notebook for Founders at Founders Notes ---- Follow Founders Podcast on YouTube  ---- (0:01) Vanderbilt was only interested in two things: making money and winning (3:00) Cornelius Vanderbilt, the descendant of poor Dutch immigrants, would die in 1877 possessing more money than was held by the United States treasury. (3:00) The First Tycoon: The Epic Life of Cornelius Vande ..read more

What I learned from rereading Tycoon's War: How Cornelius Vanderbilt Invaded a Country to Overthrow America's Most Famous Military Adventurer by Stephen Dando-Collins.  ---- Get access to the World’s Most Valuable Notebook for Founders at Founders Notes ---- Follow Founders Podcast on YouTube  ---- (0:01) Vanderbilt was only interested in two things: making money and winning (3:00) Cornelius Vanderbilt, the descendant of poor Dutch immigrants, would die in 1877 possessing more money than was held by the United States treasury. (3:00) The First Tycoon: The Epic Life of Cornelius Vande ..read more

What I learned from reading Relentless: From Good to Great to Unstoppable by Tim Grover and Winning: The Unforgiving Race to Greatness by Tim Grover.  ---- Get access to the World’s Most Valuable Notebook for Founders at Founders Notes ---- Follow Founders Podcast on YouTube  ---- (3:00) What I am giving you is insight into the mentality of those who have found unparalleled success by trusting their own instincts. (3:00) Mozart: A Life by Paul Johnson. (Founders #240) (6:00) Michael was the best because he was relentless about winning. No matter how many times he won he always wanted ..read more

What I learned from reading Decoded by Jay Z.  ---- Get access to the World’s Most Valuable Notebook for Founders at Founders Notes ---- (1:39) I would practice from the time I woke in the morning until I went to sleep (2:10) Even back then I though I was the best. (2:57) Bourdain: The Definitive Oral Biography  (Founders #219) (4:32) Belief becomes before ability. (5:06) Michael Jordan: The Life (Founders #212) (5:46) The public praises people for what they practice in private. (7:28)  Lock yourself in a room doing five beats a day for three summers. (7:50) Sam Walton: Made In ..read more