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WHY NOT THE BEST?
Book • 1975
Originally published in 1975, this book is Jimmy Carter’s presidential campaign autobiography.
It introduces Carter as the Governor of Georgia and presents his vision for demanding the best and highest standards of excellence from the U.S.
government.
The book includes stories from his youth, his professional development in the Navy, his business career, and his early political life.
It highlights his strong sense of morality, his opposition to Jim Crow laws, and his commitment to public service, setting the stage for the type of leader he would become.
It introduces Carter as the Governor of Georgia and presents his vision for demanding the best and highest standards of excellence from the U.S.
government.
The book includes stories from his youth, his professional development in the Navy, his business career, and his early political life.
It highlights his strong sense of morality, his opposition to Jim Crow laws, and his commitment to public service, setting the stage for the type of leader he would become.
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Mentioned in 3 episodes
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, recalling reading it at age 12 and associating a quote from it with Admiral Stockdale, though he was mistaken.


James Altucher

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Wisdom Takes Work: Ryan Holiday on What AI Can’t Teach You
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when discussing his reading about Jimmy Carter.


Ryan Holiday

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David Rubenstein on Investing and Designing the Optimal Life
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as the author of his campaign book.

Lawrence Wright
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Remembering Jimmy Carter, a “President Out of Time”





