Introduction

The knowledge project is a podcast exploring the ideas, methods and mental models that help you master the best of what other people have already figured out. i'm speaking with stephen schwartzmann, the ceo of blackstone group, one of the largest private equity firms in the world. We dive into how his high school track coach, jack armstrong, taught him enduring lessons that helped him overcome early struggles. And some of the lessons he's learned about people running in business and making better decisions.