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10X Revenue Club — Bill Gurley
10X Revenue Club — Bill Gurley
While the numbers have changed since I read this article, the fundamental concepts have not.
21 Questions from Aussie Startups — Canva
21 Questions from Aussie Startups — Canva
Refreshingly honest on what it takes to build a company from zero. Like Estée Lauder, Melanie Perkins shows what real persistence looks like.
Acquired
Acquired
The Acquired guys dive deep into the companies they cover and you always learn something interesting.
Alchemy — Rory Sutherland
Alchemy — Rory Sutherland
Rory has this incredible way of bringing lessons to life through fun examples.
The Almanack of Naval Ravikant
The Almanack of Naval Ravikant
Naval has helped me understand how the world works and led me to being more action-oriented
Arteza Roller Ball Pens
Arteza Roller Ball Pens
My go-to black pens.
The Bill Simmons Podcast
The Bill Simmons Podcast
The GOAT sports podcaster is having a re-apex.
Brunello Cucinelli — Om
Brunello Cucinelli — Om
This article helped me understand that there are multiple ways to become successful.
Curious George — 75th Anniversary Edition
Curious George — 75th Anniversary Edition
Full set of original Curious George stories that have given my son lots of joy.
David Senra
David Senra
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.
The Economist Obituaries — Ann Wroe
The Economist Obituaries — Ann Wroe
Ann Wroe is the Obituaries Editor for The Economist and is my favorite writer. She's the reason that I subscribe.
Elon Musk — Fireside Chat
Elon Musk — Fireside Chat
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.
Estée — A Success Story
Estée — A Success Story
If you looked up persistence in the dictionary, it should have a photo of Estée Lauder.
Gas Station Wars — Gary Hoover
Gas Station Wars — Gary Hoover
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.
Healing Back Pain — John Sarno
Healing Back Pain — John Sarno
One day, I'll write about my challenges with migraines. Until then, this book helped me more than anything else.
House of Strauss
House of Strauss
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.
How to Get Rich — Felix Dennis
How to Get Rich — Felix Dennis
The best self-help book that's not a self-help book.
Incerto — Nassim Taleb
Incerto — Nassim Taleb
The Incerto series by Nassim Taleb will change how you see the world.
Jared Kushner — Invest Like The Best
Jared Kushner — Invest Like The Best
Really interesting interview with someone who has been covered in media a lot but you haven't heard much from.
Jensen Huang — CASPA Fireside Chat
Jensen Huang — CASPA Fireside Chat
I've listened to or watched several of Jensen Huang's interviews and this is my favorite. It's packed with amazing insights.
Josh Kushner — Colossus
Josh Kushner — Colossus
Wonderful insights into the drive and thoughtfulness required to build Thrive Capital and Oscar.
Naval Ravikant — Modern Wisdom
Naval Ravikant — Modern Wisdom
Naval's last long-form podcast appearance before this was Joe Rogan in 2019. Chris Williamson was a wonderful interviewer.
Peak Frameworks
Peak Frameworks
Hands-on financial modeling taught by someone who's actually done it in IB and PE.
R.M.Williams
R.M.Williams
Iconic boots to help you get through the cold and wet seasons.
Stratechery
Stratechery
The best place to read analysis of the strategy behind decisions in technology and media.
Thomas & Friends Treasury
Thomas & Friends Treasury
I watched Thomas the Tank Engine growing up and now enjoy reading the books to my son.
Uniqlo Airism Cotton Tees
Uniqlo Airism Cotton Tees
A great, all-around t-shirt that has become my number 1 daily option.

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