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While the numbers have changed since I read this article, the fundamental concepts have not.

Refreshingly honest on what it takes to build a company from zero. Like Estée Lauder, Melanie Perkins shows what real persistence looks like.

The Acquired guys dive deep into the companies they cover and you always learn something interesting.

Rory has this incredible way of bringing lessons to life through fun examples.

Naval has helped me understand how the world works and led me to being more action-oriented

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The GOAT sports podcaster is having a re-apex.

This article helped me understand that there are multiple ways to become successful.

Full set of original Curious George stories that have given my son lots of joy.

I've watched the James Dyson, Marc Andreessen, Tobi Lütke, and Daniel Ek episodes and they were all great. I'd start with the Dyson episode.

Ann Wroe is the Obituaries Editor for The Economist and is my favorite writer. She's the reason that I subscribe.

This is my favorite Elon Musk interview. It's from 2012 and you can see how so much of what he talked about has come to fruition. One thing that hasn't yet are electric aircraft, so we will have to wait and see on that.

If you looked up persistence in the dictionary, it should have a photo of Estée Lauder.

My favorite post from Gary Hoover, a historian of great companies. His point that Shell won the gas station wars, while keeping the same logo and brand identity, has shaped how I think about branding.

One day, I'll write about my challenges with migraines. Until then, this book helped me more than anything else.

I've been a subscriber since the newsletter launched. I enjoy reading it because Ethan has interesting things to say and has always felt authentic to me.

The best self-help book that's not a self-help book.

The Incerto series by Nassim Taleb will change how you see the world.

Really interesting interview with someone who has been covered in media a lot but you haven't heard much from.

I've listened to or watched several of Jensen Huang's interviews and this is my favorite. It's packed with amazing insights.

Naval's last long-form podcast appearance before this was Joe Rogan in 2019. Chris Williamson was a wonderful interviewer.

Hands-on financial modeling taught by someone who's actually done it in IB and PE.

Iconic boots to help you get through the cold and wet seasons.

The best place to read analysis of the strategy behind decisions in technology and media.

I watched Thomas the Tank Engine growing up and now enjoy reading the books to my son.

A great, all-around t-shirt that has become my number 1 daily option.