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Mentioned in 133 episodes

Shoe Dog

Book • 2016

Shoe Dog is a memoir that chronicles the journey of Phil Knight as he builds Nike from its humble beginnings as Blue Ribbon Sports.

The book is a personal and detailed account of Knight's experiences, from his early days selling Japanese running shoes out of the trunk of his car to the global brand Nike is today.

It highlights his relentless work ethic, the challenges he faced, and the key relationships with his partners and employees that were crucial to the company's success.

The memoir also touches on Knight's personal life, including his family and the emotional struggles he encountered along the way.

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David Rosenthal

Mentioned in 133 episodes

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David Senra

in a parallel story about parental expectations.

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as a near-perfect example of an entrepreneur autobiography, highlighting the struggles and perseverance involved in building Nike.

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David Senra

to illustrate the importance of passion and belief in sales, using Phil Knight's experience as an example.

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as an inspirational story.

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as a book on building a business.

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as a book for those pre-product market fit, highlighting passion and team building.

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to illustrate the idea of initially unsuccessful business plans.

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David Rosenthal

as the "goat business memoir" of all time.

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David Senra

when discussing the strategies of various sportswear brands.

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David Senra

in the context of finding work that feels like play.

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Garrett Lord

as an epitome of starting a company.

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David Senra

in comparison to Yvon Chouinard's entrepreneurial journey.

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David Senra

in relation to his autobiography and the importance of journaling.

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David Senra

while discussing Kobe Bryant's competitiveness and comparing it to Phil Knight's intense drive.

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Craig Clemens

while discussing the history of Nike and running.

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Brad Gerstner

as a source of inspiration, emphasizing the importance of impactful work.

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David Senra

as a perfect biography, highlighting the journey of building Nike.

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David Senra

in relation to selling and believing in your product.

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David Senra

in the context of comparing entrepreneurs, artists, and athletes.

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as one of the autobiographies she read and used as a source of inspiration to overcome her challenges.

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