Smart Friends #041 Devouring Founder’s Biographies, Self-Belief, and the Power of Podcasting with David Senra of Founders Podcast
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Jun 28, 2022 
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Mentorship and Focus from Books
- Read biographies and autobiographies to gain mentors and historical context, especially if you lack real-world mentors.
- Focus on a few key ideas and repeat them; repetition is persuasive.
Origin of Founders Podcast
- David Senra's lifelong passion for reading inspired his business, Founders Podcast.
- He initially created a newsletter summarizing book recommendations and highlights from prominent figures.
Elon Musk's Influence
- Elon Musk inspired Senra to focus on founder biographies, revealing how Musk learned to build companies.
- This shift led Senra to start reading biographies of founders like Benjamin Franklin, Henry Ford, and Nikola Tesla.