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Built to Last

Successful Habits of Visionary Companies

Book • 1994

Jerry I. Porras

James C. Collins

Jim Collins and Jerry Porras's "Built to Last" examines the characteristics of visionary companies, those that have sustained exceptional performance over long periods.

The authors identify key principles that contribute to long-term success, including a strong core ideology, a focus on innovation, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

They analyze a range of companies across various industries, identifying common patterns and best practices.

The book provides valuable insights for leaders seeking to build enduring and successful organizations.

"Built to Last" has become a classic in the field of business strategy.

Mentioned by

David Rosenthal

Michael Horvath

Mentioned in 40 episodes

Mentioned by

Tim Ferriss

as one of Jim Collin's books exploring the characteristics of visionary companies.

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Mentioned by

Tim Ferriss

in the introduction, highlighting

Jim Collins

's work on business and management.

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Mentioned by

Shane Parrish

as books authored or co-authored by

Jim Collins

, focusing on business success and longevity.

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Mentioned by

David Rosenthal

as a book he read around the time of Benchmark's founding, aligning with the firm's principles.

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Mentioned by

Tim Ferriss

as one of

Jim Collins

's books on business.

#361: Jim Collins — A Rare Interview with a Reclusive Polymath

Mentioned by

Mitch Rales

as an author whose books have profoundly impacted his approach to building Glenstone.

Mitch Rales: The Art of Compounding - [Art of Investing, Forever Episode]

Mentioned by

Tim Ferriss

as one of Jim Collin's books.

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Mentioned by

Shane Parrish

in the introduction as one of

Jim Collins

' books.

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Mentioned by

Carey Nieuwhof

when discussing

Jim Collins

' body of work, highlighting its impact on leadership understanding.

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Mentioned by

Brian Gottlieb

in relation to Jim Collins' book Good to Great.

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Mentioned by

Mitch Rales

when discussing his learnings and takeaways from his work with Jim Collins.

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Mentioned by

Kevin Taweel

as the author of "Built to Last" and "Good to Great."

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Mentioned by

Guy Raz

as a book resulting from research on companies that had succeeded and scaled into large, enduring companies.

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Recommended by

Krissy Cela

as a book she would recommend to anyone.

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Mentioned by

Tommy Mello

as a book that explores the principles of building enduring companies.

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Mentioned by

Ken Coleman

as one of the four essential business books for those seeking to build a successful company.

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Mentioned by

Eric Kahn

as an example of building sustainable cultres.

Building Christian Boroughs: In Defense of Monocultures

Mentioned by

Tommy Mello

in the context of company longevity and leadership.

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Mentioned by

Tommy Mello

in the context of building a long-lasting business.

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Mentioned by

Michael Horvath

as one of two books given to Kana Communications employees, symbolizing the yin and yang of building a business.

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