

#121
Mentioned in 107 episodes
The Art of War
Book • 1900
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Mentioned in 107 episodes
Mentioned by 

as an example of excellent materials on strategy.


Chandra Janakiraman

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An operator’s guide to product strategy | Chandra Janakiraman (CPO at VRChat, ex-Meta, Headspace, Zynga)
Mentioned by Sarah Paine when discussing the importance of disrupting alliances in grand strategy.

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Sarah Paine — How Imperial Japan defeated Tsarist Russia & Qing China
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as a book focused on how to win a war.


Ben Wilson

529 snips
Niccolo Machiavelli
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as a book he read while traveling in Europe.

Jason Portnoy

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Mentioned by 

for quotes on preparation and strategy, particularly in the context of battle.


Jason Karp

474 snips
Jason Karp: Live A Healthier Life
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in relation to his insights on Sun Tzu's work and military strategy.


Dwarkesh Patel

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Sarah Paine — How Mao conquered China (lecture & interview)
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as a source of a quote she frequently uses in business.


Codie Sanchez

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#59 Manipulation Expert: Success Isn’t Luck, It’s Rigged | Robert Greene
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when referencing that no battle plan survives contact with the enemy.


Reid Hoffman

297 snips
Best of the Pod: How to Prepare for AGI According to Reid Hoffman
Mentioned by Jordan Peterson, comparing his book on warfare and strategy to Sun Tzu's "Art of War."

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237. Your Dark Side and Control Over Your Life | Robert Greene
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as a book to read to understand the enemy in undercover work.


Joe Pistone

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#2343 - Joe Pistone
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as a source of inspiration for his approach to life and death.


Robert Breedlove

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#176 – Robert Breedlove: Philosophy of Bitcoin from First Principles
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as a great and important book on the art of war.


Barry Strauss

172 snips
Why Rome Collapsed - Barry Strauss
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to connect it to a movie where Nicolas Cage is in.


Andrew Schulz

148 snips
The Full Evidence Epstein was a Spy w/ Saagar Enjeti
Mentioned by 

when he said the instructor told the trainees that he knew they've read the books before training.


Rob O’Neill

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Rob O’Neill: Near-Death Experiences, Top Secret Area 51 Helicopter, & the Disgusting Push for War
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in reference to Peter Mandelson's advice to Jeffrey Epstein.

Emily Maitlis

96 snips
Why is Charlie Kirk now being hailed a "martyr"?
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when discussing the book by Chris Voss.

Alex Ramon

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#39 How To Not Ruin A First Impression, Think Like A Magician & Captivate an Audience | Alex Ramon
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; discussed in relation to modern psychology's findings on self-control.


Angela Duckworth

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Lowercase stoicism Vs. Uppercase Stoicism | Angela Duckworth
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as an example of strategies that are invariant under different contexts.

Jordan Hall

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358 - Jordan Hall - The End of Strategy
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, highlighting how the book's principles can be applied to business strategy and decision-making.


Luke Belmar

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LUKE BELMAR: From Broke To $50 Million | Crypto Predictions | Truth About God, Bible & The Matrix
Recommended for its lesson on knowing yourself and your enemy to win every battle.

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