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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[1][3][4].
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[1][3][4].
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David Senra as a near-perfect example of an entrepreneur autobiography, highlighting the struggles and perseverance involved in building Nike.
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Mentioned by David Senra to illustrate the importance of passion and belief in sales, using Phil Knight's experience as an example.
David Senra to illustrate the importance of passion and belief in sales, using Phil Knight's experience as an example.
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