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Mentioned in 25 episodes

Build

An Unorthodox Guide to Making Things Worth Making
Book • 2022
This book is an advice encyclopedia and a mentor in a box, written for anyone looking to grow at work, from young graduates to CEOs.

It charts Tony Fadell's personal journey from a product designer to a leader, startup founder, executive, and mentor.

The book includes captivating examples, such as the development of the first iPod and iPhone, and offers practical advice on various aspects of product development, leadership, and entrepreneurship.

It emphasizes the importance of human relationships, continuous learning, and caring deeply about the work you do.

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Mentioned in 25 episodes

Recommended by Marty Cagan as a wonderful book describing the product model for hardware devices.
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Product management theater | Marty Cagan (Silicon Valley Product Group)
Mentioned by Lex Fridman in the introduction as the author of the book.
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#294 – Tony Fadell: iPhone, iPod, and Nest
Mentioned by Marty Cagan as an example of a book describing good product practices.
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The nature of product | Marty Cagan, Silicon Valley Product Group
Recommended by David Singleton for its practical pointers on building great user experiences.
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Building a culture of excellence | David Singleton (CTO of Stripe)
Mentioned by Dara Ladjevardian as required reading for high performers at Delphi.
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#55 AI Expert: Automate or Be Automated | Dara Ladjevardian
Mentioned by Ellis Hamburger in the context of the importance of having a "why" or a story for products.
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Ellis Hamburger - Storytelling for today’s top startups
Mentioned by Joe Buleg as the next book to be discussed on the podcast.
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182: Clear Thinking by Shane Parrish
Mentioned by the podcast host as a source for a quote about Steve Jobs' storytelling abilities.
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#257 Richard Garriott (Video Games and Space Exploration)
Mentioned by Mike Schmitz when comparing it to 'Designing Your Life', focusing on product design.
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189: Designing Your Life by Bill Burnett & Dave Evans
Mentioned by Alex Danco in the context of books that discuss the important role of bubbles in financing new things.
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17: Alex Danco - Innovation Begins with Gifts
Recommended by Marty Cagan as a work-related book describing the product model from a hardware perspective.
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The Marty Cagan Episode: Product Management Crash Course in 61 Minutes
Recommended by Noam Lovinsky because his wife co-authored it with Tony Fadell and it highlights the importance of perseverance in achieving success.
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The happiness and pain of product management | Noam Lovinsky (Grammarly, Facebook, YouTube, Thumbtack)
Mentioned by Bo Shao as the author of the new book, "Build: An unorthodox guide to making things worth making".
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#595: In Case You Missed It: April 2022 Recap of "The Tim Ferriss Show"
Mentioned by Cory Hixson as the author of the book being discussed.
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183: Build by Tony Fadell

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