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Mentioned in 40 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.
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.
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Mentioned in 40 episodes
Mentioned by 

as one of the books in his library.


Tim Ferriss

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#828: David Senra — How Extreme Winners Think and Win: Lessons from 400+ of History’s Greatest Founders and Investors (Including Buffett, Munger, Rockefeller, Jobs, Ovitz, Zell, and Names You Don’t Know But Should)
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, referencing his quote about understanding entrepreneurs by studying juvenile delinquents.


David Senra

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#299 Steve Jobs (Make Something Wonderful)
Mentioned by Patrick O’Shaughnessy in the context of anti-business billionaires and prioritizing the work itself.

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A conversation on focus and finding your life's work
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as doing that, on some level.


Tim Ferriss

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#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 

for his views on entrepreneurship and business philosophy.


David Senra

1,225 snips
Mike Bloomberg
Recommended by 

, mentioning his book as a favorite.


Patrick O'Shaughnessy

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

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


David Senra

777 snips
#297 Yvon Chouinard (Patagonia)
Mentioned by 

while discussing entrepreneurship and juvenile delinquency.


David Senra

590 snips
#298 I had lunch with Sam Zell
Mentioned by the podcast host in relation to product differentiation and competition.

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#188 Joe Coulombe (Founder of Trader Joes)
Mentioned by the podcast host in relation to business values and personal philosophies.

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The Founder of Kinkos — Paul Orfalea






