A real estate billionaire shares lessons on stubbornness, market volatility, listening to ideas, and saying no. Reflects on his father's financial struggles and the impact on his confidence. Explores challenges faced in high-stakes ventures, transformative moments, and resilience in real estate. Shares personal experiences of loss, navigating financial crises, and reflections on adaptability and passion in life.

Exploring the family dynamics and struggles of Francis Ford Coppola, his willingness to take risks in his filmmaking career, and his unique approach of learning while doing. The podcast also delves into the financial analysis of his iconic films, his diverse investments outside of filmmaking, and the emotional toll of his intense film productions.

Discover the intense rivalry between aviation pioneers Wright Brothers and Glenn Curtiss, highlighting their brilliant minds and arrogant attitudes. Explore the challenges faced by innovators in the early aviation industry, emphasizing the risks and resilience needed to succeed. Learn about Glenn Curtiss's innovative achievements, surpassing the Wright brothers in fortune and shaping the future of aircraft technology.

What I learned from reading Mozart: A Life by Paul Johnson.----Get access to the World’s Most Valuable Notebook for Founders at Founders Notes.com----[1:52] Churchill by Paul Johnson (Founders #225)[2:15] A life of constant hard work, lived at the highest possible level of creative concentration.[3:05] Mozart worked relentlessly.[3:56] He started earlier than anyone else and was still composing on his deathbed.[5:34] He soon came to the conclusion that he had fathered a genius— and being a highly religious man, that he was responsible for a gift of God to music.[7:05] I think the idea here is if you truly believe that what you're doing is good for the world— and you approach it with the same kind of religious zeal— you have a massive advantage over a competitor that doesn't have the same missionary mindset.[8:09] My Turn: A Life of Total Football by Johan Cruyff (Founders #218)[8:42] Leading By Design: The Ikea Story (Founders #104)[9:09] He loved humor, and laughter was never far away in Mozart's life, together with beauty—and the unrelenting industry needed to produce it.[13:36] Decoded by Jay Z (Founders #238)[15:36] Russ ON: Delusional Self-Confidence & How To Start Manifesting Your Dream Life and Steve Stoute & Russ Explain Why Every Creator Should Consider Themselves A Business[19:46] You don't tell Babe Ruth how to hold a bat.[20:43] I will take your demand and I'll use it as a constraint to increase my creativity.[21:27] The Fish That Ate the Whale: The Life and Times of America's Banana King (Founders #37)[22:37] You need to tell potential customers what work and effort goes into the product that you produce because they will have a deeper appreciation for what you do.[24:52] Inside Steve’s Brain (Founders #204)[25:06] He's made and remade Apple in his own image. Apple is Steve Jobs with 10,000 lives.[25:30] Mozart wanted to talk to A players.[26:32] The Pmarca Blog Archive Ebook by Marc Andreessen (Founders #50)[26:57] You should only work in industries where— for the important companies of that industry —the founders are still in charge at those companies.[31:13] As a child and teenager Mozart was the most hardworking and productive composer in musical history.[34:17] Find something that is being done on a basic level and then realize its potential by re-imagining it.[36:13] It was all hard, intense application of huge knowledge and experience, sometimes illuminated by flashes of pure genius.[36:40] Imagine being so good at what you do that the ruler of your country has to pass a law to get people to stop clapping.[40:15] It is no use asking what if Mozart had had an ordinary, normal father. Mozart without his father is inconceivable, and there is no point in considering it. Just as Mozart himself was a unique phenomenon, so Leopold was a unique father, and the two created each other.[41:00] There's a sense in which Mozart's entire life is a gigantic improvisation.[41:21] From the age of twenty Mozart never went a month without producing something immortal-something not merely good, but which the musical repertoire would be really impoverished without.[43:03] Designing a product is keeping 5,000 things in your brain, and fitting them all together in new and different ways to get what you want. —Steve Jobs[43:39] Mozart's beauty prevents one from grasping his power.[43:39] Sam Walton: The Inside Story of America's Richest Man (Founders #150) and Sam Walton: Made In America (Founders #234)[45:31] Never despair!----Get access to the World’s Most Valuable Notebook for Founders at Founders Notes.com----“I have listened to every episode released and look forward to every episode that comes out. The only criticism I would have is that after each podcast I usually want to buy the book because I am interested, so my poor wallet suffers. ” — GarethBe like Gareth. Buy a book: All the books featured on Founders Podcast

Steve Jobs, a visionary leader and co-founder of Apple Inc., discusses his influences on other entrepreneurs and the importance of studying the history of great founders. The podcast explores the impact of figures like Andy Grove, Bob Noyce, Walt Disney, and Henry Ford on Jobs' perspective. It also delves into the influence of Alexander Graham Bell and the value of reading biographies. Additionally, the chapter analyzes Jobs as a charismatic founder and compares him to Robert Friedlin and Larry Ellison.

Discover the determination and unity of purpose of the Wright Brothers, their transition from paper to bicycles, and their relentless pursuit of aviation innovation. Explore their perseverance amidst adversity, path to innovation, and flight success, highlighting their innovative approach and shared dedication.

The podcast explores Jay Z's journey in music and entrepreneurship, emphasizing self-belief, consistent practice, and strategic thinking. It delves into his creative process, the importance of market targeting, and learning from successful figures like Quincy Jones. The narrative also highlights Jay Z's admiration for Russell Simmons and the essence of owning one's brand story for success.

Exploring the rise and fall of Julio Lobo, Cuba's last sugar tycoon, from his fast-changing fortunes to his tragic end in poverty. Reflecting on the cautionary tale of a man who thought he had leverage but lost everything. Highlighting the desire for glory, sacrifice, and the importance of consistency over brilliance. Delving into the life of a wealthy businessman who faced assassination attempts, family tragedies, and financial downfall.

Listen to the inspiring journey of Nims Purja, a mountaineer who overcame challenges to conquer 14 peaks in record time. From his military background to reflections on positive thinking, self-confidence, and relentless pursuit of excellence, this podcast explores the thin line between ambition and sacrifice in high-altitude mountaineering.

What I learned from reading To Pixar And Beyond: My Unlikely Journey with Steve Jobs to Make Entertainment History by Lawrence Levy.----Get access to the World’s Most Valuable Notebook for Founders at Founders Notes.com----[1:34] The Founders: The Story of Paypal and the Entrepreneurs Who Shaped Silicon Valley (Founders #233)[3:42] Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration (Founders #34)[3:52] Readwise App[7:22] George Lucas: A Life (Founders #35)[7:48] Steve jobs had been a Silicon Valley's most visible celebrity but that made it all the more glaring that he had not had a hit in a long time —a very long time.[8:49] Steve Jobs and the NeXT Big Thing (Founders #77)[13:35] Why would I join a company that had been struggling for sixteen years and whose payroll was paid every month out of the personal checkbook of its owner? I had not realized how dire Pixar's financial situation was. It had no cash, no reserves, and it depended for its funds on the whim of a person whose reputation for volatility was legendary.[14:05] There is no a better advertisement than a demo.[15:57] Total Recall: My Unbelievably True Life Story (Founders #141)[16:03] There was nothing normal about me. My drive was not normal. My vision of where I wanted to go in life was not normal. The whole idea of a conventional existence was like Kryptonite to me. —Arnold[16:31] I looked at my start-up clients and to me they were on an adventure. I yearned for the kind of adventure they were on.[17:28] Mind Your Own Business: A Maverick's Guide to Business, Leadership and Life (Founders #229)[17:46] I regard myself as guardian of the company's soul.[19:06] Pixar has this amazing collection of talent doing work that no one has seen before. Now it's time to turn that into a business. —Steve Jobs[22:01] Steve had an almost permanent intensity about him, like he was always in top gear.[28:25] Pixar was embarked on a lonely courageous quest through terrain, into which neither it nor anyone else had ever ventured.[28:52] Becoming Steve Jobs: The Evolution of a Reckless Upstart into a Visionary Leader (Founders #19)[31:37] Home video was turning animated feature films into big business. Bigger than we had ever imagined.[32:24] There was no modern precedent for taking an independent animation company public.[36:54] Look at the value of the major Hollywood studios and you'll see their library of films is really significant.[39:27] There was no part of Steve that bought into the idea of making products that might not all have a shot at greatness.[41:22] Made in Japan: Akio Morita and Sony (Founders #102)[48:40] Steve once told me that the gestation of great products takes much longer than it appears. What seems to emerge from nowhere belies a long process of development, trials, and missteps.[53:46] The problem with success, even a little success, is that it changes you. You are no longer walking along the same precipice that drove you to do great work in the first place. Success can take the edge away.[54:16] Creative vision does not spring forth fully formed.[59:33] Fear and ego conspire to rein in creativity, and it is easy to allow creative inspiration to take a back seat to safety.[1:01:38] The Billionaire and the Mechanic: How Larry Ellison and a Car Mechanic Teamed up to Win Sailing's Greatest Race, the Americas Cup, Twice (Founders #126)[1:06:41] Once Steve decided what he wanted in a negotiation, he developed something akin to a religious conviction about it. In his mind, if he didn't get what he wanted, nothing else would take its place, so he'd walk away. This made Steve an incredibly strong negotiator.[1:10:52] One never knows if an event that appears detrimental is in fact part of a larger pattern that we cannot see.----Get access to the World’s Most Valuable Notebook for Founders at Founders Notes.com----“I have listened to every episode released and look forward to every episode that comes out. The only criticism I would have is that after each podcast I usually want to buy the book because I am interested so my poor wallet suffers. ”— GarethBe like Gareth. Buy a book: All the books featured on Founders Podcast