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Mentioned in 30 episodes

Let my people go surfing

The Education of a Reluctant Businessman

Book • 2016

This book tells the story of Yvon Chouinard, who brought doing good and having grand adventures into the heart of his business life.

It details his journey from his youth as the son of a French Canadian handyman to his ambitious climbing expeditions that inspired his innovative designs for climbing equipment.

The book also explores how Chouinard built Patagonia into one of the most respected and environmentally responsible companies, emphasizing the importance of sustainability, personal growth, and unconventional business practices.

Mentioned by

Patrick O'Shaughnessy

Alexis Minchella

Mentioned in 30 episodes

Mentioned by

David Senra

, referencing his quote about understanding entrepreneurs by studying juvenile delinquents.

#299 Steve Jobs (Make Something Wonderful)

Mentioned by Patrick O’Shaughnessy in the context of anti-business billionaires and prioritizing the work itself.

A conversation on focus and finding your life's work

Mentioned by

Tim Ferriss

as doing that, on some level.

#817: 4-Hour Workweek Success Stories — Charlie Houpert on Building “Charisma on Command” to 10M+ Subscribers, From Charging $10 for Seminars to Making Millions, Living in Brazil, Critical Early Decisions, and The Secret to Freedom

Mentioned by

David Senra

for his views on entrepreneurship and business philosophy.

Recommended by

Patrick O'Shaughnessy

, mentioning his book as a favorite.

David Senra - The Focused Few - [Invest Like the Best, EP.422]

Recommended by

David Senra

, who re-read it and discussed its insights on business and philosophy.

#297 Yvon Chouinard (Patagonia)

Mentioned by

David Senra

while discussing entrepreneurship and juvenile delinquency.

#298 I had lunch with Sam Zell

Mentioned by the podcast host in relation to business values and personal philosophies.

The Founder of Kinkos — Paul Orfalea

Mentioned by

David Senra

to illustrate the concept of defining 'hell' to understand one's ideal work environment.

#260 One from Many: VISA and the Rise of Chaordic Organization

Mentioned by

Tim Ferriss

as a book he has traveled with.

#483: Jim Collins on The Value of Small Gestures, Unseen Sources of Power, and More

Mentioned by the podcast host in relation to product differentiation and competition.

#188 Joe Coulombe (Founder of Trader Joes)

Mentioned by

David Senra

in relation to understanding entrepreneurs by studying juvenile delinquents.

#115 Ben Franklin: An American Life

Mentioned by

David Senra

in the context of entrepreneurial experimentation and learning by doing.

#187 Albert Einstein

Mentioned by

David Senra

in relation to the concept of "quality as a strategy."

#19 Becoming Steve Jobs

Mentioned by

David Senra

in relation to business philosophies.

#181 Paul Orfalea (Kinkos)

Recommandé par

Alexis Minchella

comme un manifeste sur les règles de gouvernance d'entreprise et l'histoire de Patagonia.

81. Pixar, Patagonia, expertise bullsh*t et impertinence I mémo

Mentioned by

David Senra

when comparing Sam Bronfman's business philosophy to Chouinard's.

#116 Sam Bronfman (Seagram's and the Bronfman family dynasty)

Recommended by

Tim Holley

as an inspiring story of passion, business, and employee treatment.

Inside Etsy’s product, growth, and marketplace evolution | Tim Holley (VP of Product)

Mentioned at the end of the transcript as the book written by Yvon Chouinard.

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Mentioned by

Patrick O'Shaughnessy

as one of the greatest books on business.

Paul Orfalea - It’s About the Money - [Invest Like the Best, EP.299]

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