David Senra is in pursuit of one goal: helping people learn from history's greatest entrepreneurs. In a world obsessed with quick wins and overnight success, David has spent eight years building Founders podcast and distilling decades of sage advice. In the spirit of Glue Guys, David joins us to connect the dots between sport's GOATS and business legends, and as it turns out - being slightly crazy about your craft is a universal key to success. He keys in on how crucial it is to pick the right heroes, devote your attention to one thing, and never take the easy way out. This is a conversation about focus, obsession, and the joy of finding your thing - and doing it better than anyone else.

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Show Notes:

(00:00:00) Welcome to Glue Guys

(00:05:29) The Art of Podcasting: David's Unique Approach

(00:08:41) The Importance of Role Models and Mentors

(00:11:25) Lessons from History's Greatest Entrepreneurs

(00:18:19) Balancing Obsession and Life

(00:23:26) The Wisdom of Ed Thorpe

(00:29:14) Advice from Sam Zell

(00:35:57) Finding a New Mission After Success

(00:39:11) The Importance of Team and Accountability

(00:40:13) The Role of Founders and Leadership

(00:42:43) The Glue Guys: Unsung Heroes

(00:48:24) Kobe Bryant: The Ultimate Competitor

(00:57:55) Relentlessness: The Key to Greatness

(01:07:16) The Hedgehog and the Fox: A Lesson in Focus

(01:08:37) The Power of Focus and Opportunity Costs

(01:10:26) Coach K and the Importance of Stories

(01:11:21) The Relentless Drive of Pat Riley

(01:14:30) The Jordan Rules: Overcoming Challenges

(01:20:28) The Role of Supportive Spouses in Success

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