Best Daniel Scrivner Podcasts (2025)

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Book: "I, Steve: Steve Jobs in his Own Words" by George Beahm | Episode #172 39:20

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Steve Jobs made an incredible impact on the world by creating two of today's most important companies in Apple and Pixar. Both companies created world-changing products while Steve Jobs was alive in the Macintosh, iPod, iPhone, and Oscar winning animated films such as Toy Story. More importantly, both companies developed the right team, vision, and…

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Trailer - Book: "I, Steve: Steve Jobs in his Own Words" by George Beahm | Episode #172 2:45

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Steve Jobs made an incredible impact on the world by creating two of today's most important companies in Apple and Pixar. Both companies created world-changing products while Steve Jobs was alive in the Macintosh, iPod, iPhone, and Oscar winning animated films such as Toy Story. More importantly, both companies developed the right team, vision, and…

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Friday 5: 5 Lessons on Negotiating from Steve Jobs | Episode #183 23:10

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My favorite lessons from "To Pixar and Beyond" by Lawrence Levy. Who joined Pixar in 1995, helped Steve Jobs take Pixar public, and built it into the $7.4 billion company Disney eventually acquired.Get Friday 5 delivered to your inbox every Friday at 8 AM PacificExplore the episode notes.Search and down a transcript and find links to related books,…

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Trailer - Friday 5: 5 Lessons on Negotiating from Steve Jobs | Episode #184 3:22

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My favorite lessons from "To Pixar and Beyond" by Lawrence Levy. Who joined Pixar in 1995, helped Steve Jobs take Pixar public, and built it into the $7.4 billion company Disney eventually acquired.Get Friday 5 delivered to your inbox every Friday at 8 AM PacificExplore the episode notes.Search and down a transcript and find links to related books,…

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Book: "To Pixar And Beyond: My Unlikely Journey with Steve Jobs to Make Entertainment History" | Episode #182 58:30

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After he was dismissed from Apple in the early 1990s, Steve Jobs turned his attention to a little-known graphics company he owned called Pixar. One day, out of the blue, Jobs called Lawrence Levy, a Harvard-trained lawyer and executive to whom he had never spoken before. He hoped to persuade Levy to help him pull Pixar back from the brink of failur…

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Trailer - Book: "To Pixar And Beyond: My Unlikely Journey with Steve Jobs to Make Entertainment History" by Lawrence Levy | Episode #183 2:24

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After he was dismissed from Apple in the early 1990s, Steve Jobs turned his attention to a little-known graphics company he owned called Pixar. One day, out of the blue, Jobs called Lawrence Levy, a Harvard-trained lawyer and executive to whom he had never spoken before. He hoped to persuade Levy to help him pull Pixar back from the brink of failur…

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Short Read: Jony Ive's Introduction in "Designed by Apple in California" | Episode #177 10:40

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In 2016, Apple published a limited edition anthology, chronicling the last 20 years of Apple's designs simply titled Designed by Apple in California. The book is dedicated to the memory of Steve Jobs.“The idea of genuinely trying to make something great for humanity was Steve’s motivation from the beginning, and it remains both our ideal and our go…

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Trailer - Short Read: Jony Ive's Dedication in "Designed by Apple in California" | Episode #177 2:22

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In 2016, Apple published a limited edition anthology, chronicling the last 20 years of Apple's designs simply titled Designed by Apple in California. The book is dedicated to the memory of Steve Jobs.“The idea of genuinely trying to make something great for humanity was Steve’s motivation from the beginning, and it remains both our ideal and our go…

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Book: "The Laws of Creativity: How to Unlock Your Originality and Awaken Your Creative Genius" | Episode #142 1:13:11

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“At this point in my career, I have art directed over 100 products from a rough idea into consumer’s hands. I’ve collaborated with incredible creators like James Clear and Roxane Gay. There came a point where it was very obvious how it all worked and fit together—because I was always interested not just in what I was doing but how I was doing it.” …

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Trailer - Book: "The Laws of Creativity: How to Unlock Your Originality and Awaken Your Creative Genius" | Episode #142 5:45

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“At this point in my career, I have art directed over 100 products from a rough idea into consumer’s hands. I’ve collaborated with incredible creators like James Clear and Roxane Gay. There came a point where it was very obvious how it all worked and fit together—because I was always interested not just in what I was doing but how I was doing it.” …

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Friday 5: Five Lessons on Simplicity from Steve Jobs | Episode #176 15:32

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Get Friday 5 delivered to your inbox every Friday at 8 AM PacificIn this episode of Friday Five, Daniel Scrivner shares his five favorite ideas from the book 'Insanely Simple: The Obsession That Drives Apple's Success' by Ken Segall. The book explores Apple's obsession with simplicity and how it has contributed to the company's success. The five id…

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Trailer - Friday 5: Five Lessons on Simplicity from Steve Jobs | Episode #176 2:10

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Get Friday 5 delivered to your inbox every Friday at 8 AM PacificIn this episode of Friday Five, Daniel Scrivner shares his five favorite ideas from the book 'Insanely Simple: The Obsession That Drives Apple's Success' by Ken Segall. The book explores Apple's obsession with simplicity and how it has contributed to the company's success. The five id…

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Book: (Part 2) "Insanely Simple: The Obsession That Drives Apple's Success" | Episode #175 (Part 2 of 2) 40:05

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"Simple can be harder than complex. You have to work hard to get your thinking clean, to make it simple. But it's worth it in the end, because once you get there, you can move mountains." — Steve JobsTo Steve Jobs, simplicity was a religion. It was also a weapon. Revolution after revolution, Jobs proved that Simplicity is the most powerful force in…

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Trailer - Book: (Part 2) "Insanely Simple: The Obsession That Drives Apple's Success" | Episode #175 (Part 2 of 2) 1:21

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"Simple can be harder than complex. You have to work hard to get your thinking clean, to make it simple. But it's worth it in the end, because once you get there, you can move mountains." — Steve JobsTo Steve Jobs, simplicity was a religion. It was also a weapon. Revolution after revolution, Jobs proved that Simplicity is the most powerful force in…

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Book: (Part 1) "Insanely Simple: The Obsession That Drives Apple's Success" | Episode #174 (Part 1 of 2) 53:17

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"Simple can be harder than complex. You have to work hard to get your thinking clean, to make it simple. But it's worth it in the end, because once you get there, you can move mountains." — Steve JobsTo Steve Jobs, simplicity was a religion. It was also a weapon. Revolution after revolution, Jobs proved that Simplicity is the most powerful force in…

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Trailer - Book: (Part 1) "Insanely Simple: The Obsession That Drives Apple's Success" | Episode #174 (Part 1 of 2) 2:13

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"Simple can be harder than complex. You have to work hard to get your thinking clean, to make it simple. But it's worth it in the end, because once you get there, you can move mountains." — Steve JobsTo Steve Jobs, simplicity was a religion. It was also a weapon. Revolution after revolution, Jobs proved that Simplicity is the most powerful force in…

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Short Read: Mike Moritz on Steve Job's Frugality in "Imitators Take Note: Steve Jobs Was More Than a Showman" | Episode #173 12:02

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"It is easy to forget that, when he was a student, the man who brought us the Macintosh, iPhone and iPad (and, with his little finger, Pixar) collected bottle caps to make ends meet. The need to stretch every nickel informed the way Apple was run during the early days." — Mike MoritzIn 2015, Mike Moritz wrote an opinion piece for The Financial Time…

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Steve Vassallo of Foundation Capital: My Favorite Books, Tools, Habits and More | 20 Minute Playbook 25:06

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“There’s a stereotype of creatives, which is that they’re just flying by the seat of their pants. I’m here to tell you that it’s absolutely not true. We need to separate that from what creativity is. We need to decouple this ridiculous stereotype so that more people can blossom creatively.” — Joey CofoneJoey Cofone shares the lessons he’s learned a…

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Trailer - Short Read: Mike Moritz on Steve Job's Frugality in "Imitators Take Note: Steve Jobs Was More Than a Showman" | Episode #173 3:42

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"It is easy to forget that, when he was a student, the man who brought us the Macintosh, iPhone and iPad (and, with his little finger, Pixar) collected bottle caps to make ends meet. The need to stretch every nickel informed the way Apple was run during the early days." — Mike MoritzIn 2015, Mike Moritz wrote an opinion piece for The Financial Time…

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Trailer - Steve Vassallo of Foundation Capital: My Favorite Books, Tools, Habits and More | 20 Minute Playbook 3:10

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“There’s a stereotype of creatives, which is that they’re just flying by the seat of their pants. I’m here to tell you that it’s absolutely not true. We need to separate that from what creativity is. We need to decouple this ridiculous stereotype so that more people can blossom creatively.” — Joey CofoneJoey Cofone shares the lessons he’s learned a…

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How They Invest: Compound Kings (KNGS) Approach to Technology Value Investing | Episode #129 1:20:28

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“The investment management business actually looks a lot more like every other business, where there's products, there's marketing, and there's distribution, and you have to be outstanding at all three of those things in order to succeed in this business.” – Robert Cantwell, Founder and CIO of Compound KingsChapters(00:02:23) Introduction(00:04:53)…

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Trailer - How They Invest: Compound Kings (KNGS) Approach to Technology Value Investing | Episode #129 3:15

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“The investment management business actually looks a lot more like every other business, where there's products, there's marketing, and there's distribution, and you have to be outstanding at all three of those things in order to succeed in this business.” – Robert Cantwell, Founder and CIO of Compound KingsExplore the episode notes.Search and down…

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Friday 5: Five Lessons on Building Momentum from Jim Collins | Episode 181 23:05

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Get Friday 5 delivered to your inbox every Friday at 8 AM PacificWatch and listen.Watch this episode on YouTubeFind this episode in your favorite podcast appGet new episodes delivered via emailExplore my full summary for the book featured this week.Turning the Flywheel: Why Some Companies Build Momentum and Others Don'tBrought to you by HVMN. With …

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Trailer - Friday 5: Five Lessons on Building Momentum from Jim Collins | Episode 183 3:14

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Get Friday 5 delivered to your inbox every Friday at 8 AM PacificWatch and listen.Watch this episode on YouTubeFind this episode in your favorite podcast appGet new episodes delivered via emailExplore my full summary for the book featured this week.The Essays of Warren Buffett: Warren's Ideas from 50+ Years Grouped by TopicBrought to you by HVMN. W…

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Book: "Turning the Flywheel: Why Some Companies Build Momentum and Others Don't" by Jim Collins | Episode #169 1:03:56

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No matter what your walk in life, no matter how big or small your enterprise, no matter whether it's for-profit or nonprofit, no matter whether you're CEO or a unit leader, the question stands: How does your flywheel turn? — Jim CollinsTurning the Flywheel is a monograph that was meant to accompany Jim Collins' famous book Good to Great — which is …

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Trailer - Book: "Turning the Flywheel: Why Some Companies Build Momentum and Others Don't" by Jim Collins | Episode #169 3:01

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No matter what your walk in life, no matter how big or small your enterprise, no matter whether it's for-profit or nonprofit, no matter whether you're CEO or a unit leader, the question stands: How does your flywheel turn? — Jim CollinsTurning the Flywheel is a monograph that was meant to accompany Jim Collins' famous book Good to Great — which is …

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Joey Cofone, Founder & CEO of Baronfig - Favorite Baronfig Products, Skill vs Renown, Daily Disciplines, Favorite Books, and More 29:37

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“There’s a stereotype of creatives, which is that they’re just flying by the seat of their pants. I’m here to tell you that it’s absolutely not true. We need to separate that from what creativity is. We need to decouple this ridiculous stereotype so that more people can blossom creatively.” — Joey CofoneJoey Cofone shares the lessons he’s learned a…

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Short Read: Warren Buffett's Shareholder Letter on Shutting Down Berkshire Hathaway's Textile Business from 1985 | Episode #171 21:19

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In 1985, Warren Buffett had to make an incredibly difficult decision. Which was whether to shut down the textile business Berkshire Hathaway — the original business Warren acquired, which was where Berkshire got its name. In today's episode, I break down that decision and why he ultimately closed the business.Explore the episode notes.Search and do…

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Trailer - Joey Cofone, Founder & CEO of Baronfig - Favorite Baronfig Products, Skill vs Renown, Daily Disciplines, Favorite Books, and More 2:59

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“There’s a stereotype of creatives, which is that they’re just flying by the seat of their pants. I’m here to tell you that it’s absolutely not true. We need to separate that from what creativity is. We need to decouple this ridiculous stereotype so that more people can blossom creatively.” — Joey CofoneJoey Cofone shares the lessons he’s learned a…

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Trailer - Short Read: Warren Buffett's Shareholder Letter on Shutting Down Berkshire Hathaway's Textile Business from 1985 | Episode #171 2:30

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In 1985, Warren Buffett had to make an incredibly difficult decision. Which was whether to shut down the textile business Berkshire Hathaway — the original business Warren acquired, which was where Berkshire got its name. In today's episode, I break down that decision and why he ultimately closed the business.Explore the episode notes.Search and do…

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Short Read: “How To Do Great Work” by Paul Graham | Episode #168 1:38:06

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Paul Graham's essay on "How To Do Great Work" begins with the following words:If you collected lists of techniques for doing great work in a lot of different fields, what would the intersection look like? I decided to find out by making it. Partly my goal was to create a guide that could be used by someone working in any field. But I was also curio…

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Trailer - Short Read: “How To Do Great Work” by Paul Graham | Episode #168 1:53

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Paul Graham's essay on "How To Do Great Work" begins with the following words:If you collected lists of techniques for doing great work in a lot of different fields, what would the intersection look like? I decided to find out by making it. Partly my goal was to create a guide that could be used by someone working in any field. But I was also curio…

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Book: "The Tao of Charlie Munger: Wisdom on Life, Business, and the Pursuit of Wealth" by David Clark | Episode #180 19:47

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In this conversation, Daniel Scrivner shares his favorite quotes and wisdom from Charlie Munger, the vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway. The conversation covers various topics, including the power of incentives, the importance of learning from Munger, value investing and Benjamin Graham, eliminating mistakes, long-term investing, keeping cash, the…

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Trailer - "The Tao of Charlie Munger: Wisdom on Life, Business, and the Pursuit of Wealth" by David Clark | Episode #180 1:24

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In this conversation, Daniel Scrivner shares his favorite quotes and wisdom from Charlie Munger, the vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway. The conversation covers various topics, including the power of incentives, the importance of learning from Munger, value investing and Benjamin Graham, eliminating mistakes, long-term investing, keeping cash, the…

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Adrian Aoun of Forward: My Favorite Books, Tools, Habits and More | 20 Minute Playbook 24:12

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“Care deeply about the problem, not about your idea.” – Adrian AounIn Episode #121, we deconstruct Adrian Aoun's peak performance playbook. From his favorite book to the tiny habit that's had the biggest impact on his life. Adrian Aoun is the CEO and Founder of Forward. We cover why medical wearables don’t work, focusing on impact, and creating com…

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Short Read: "Who is Charlie Munger?" from "The Tao of Charlie Munger" by David Clark | Episode #179 23:53

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This conversation provides an overview of Charlie Munger's life, career, and investment philosophy. It explores Munger's role in shaping Berkshire Hathaway and his approach to investing in wonderful businesses at fair prices. Munger's background and early exposure to business are discussed, as well as his education and early career in law. The conv…

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Trailer – Adrian Aoun of Forward: My Favorite Books, Tools, Habits and More | 20 Minute Playbook 4:30

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“Care deeply about the problem, not about your idea.” – Adrian AounIn Episode #121, we deconstruct Adrian Aoun's peak performance playbook. From his favorite book to the tiny habit that's had the biggest impact on his life. Adrian Aoun is the CEO and Founder of Forward. We cover why medical wearables don’t work, focusing on impact, and creating com…

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Trailer - Short Read: Who is Charlie Munger? | Episode #179 1:17

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This conversation provides an overview of Charlie Munger's life, career, and investment philosophy. It explores Munger's role in shaping Berkshire Hathaway and his approach to investing in wonderful businesses at fair prices. Munger's background and early exposure to business are discussed, as well as his education and early career in law. The conv…

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How They Invest: Buy and Build Compounders Maran Capital Founder and CIO Dan Roller | Episode #179 1:12:21

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“What you need to do, I think, is constantly update your thesis as you go, which can allow for longer holding periods, because things do change. And at the same time, I go into investments with a multi-year horizon—but my thesis might be disproven fairly quickly.” – Dan RollerWe explore investing in buy-and-build compounders in public markets. We’r…

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Friday 5: Five Lessons on Investing from Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger | Episode 178 22:42

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My favorite lessons on investing from Berkshire Hathaway's shareholder letters. All taken from "The Essays of Warren Buffett" by Lawrence Cunninghuman.Get Friday 5 delivered to your inbox every Friday at 8 AM PacificChapters(00:00) Introduction(03:01) Lesson 1: Seek to invest in businesses with excellent economics, able and honest management, at se…

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Trailer - Friday 5: Five Lessons on Investing from Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger | Episode 178 2:03

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My favorite lessons on investing from Berkshire Hathaway's shareholder letters. All taken from "The Essays of Warren Buffett" by Lawrence Cunninghuman.Get Friday 5 delivered to your inbox every Friday at 8 AM PacificChapters(00:00) Introduction(03:01) Lesson 1: Seek to invest in businesses with excellent economics, able and honest management, at se…

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Book: “The Essays of Warren Buffett” by Lawrence Cunningham | Episode #166 (Part 2 of 2) 1:31:08

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The Essays of Warren Buffett by Lawrence CunninghamFor over 50 years, Warren Buffett has written an annual letter to Berkshire Hathaway's shareholders. Many people set it as a goal to read all of Warren’s shareholder letters chronologically. Which is certainly a fascinating way to see how Berkshire Hathaway evolved year after year.This book is diff…

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Trailer - Book: “The Essays of Warren Buffett” by Lawrence Cunningham | Episode #166 (Part 2 of 2) 1:38

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The Essays of Warren Buffett by Lawrence CunninghamFor over 50 years, Warren Buffett has written an annual letter to Berkshire Hathaway's shareholders. Many people set it as a goal to read all of Warren’s shareholder letters chronologically. Which is certainly a fascinating way to see how Berkshire Hathaway evolved year after year.This book is diff…

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Book: “The Essays of Warren Buffett” by Lawrence Cunningham | Episode #165 (Part 1 of 2) 1:33:41

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The Essays of Warren Buffett by Lawrence CunninghamFor over 50 years, Warren Buffett has written an annual letter to Berkshire Hathaway's shareholders. Many people set it as a goal to read all of Warren’s shareholder letters chronologically. Which is certainly a fascinating way to see how Berkshire Hathaway evolved year after year.This book is diff…

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Trailer - Book: “The Essays of Warren Buffett” by Lawrence Cunningham | Episode #165 1:40

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The Essays of Warren Buffett by Lawrence CunninghamFor over 50 years, Warren Buffett has written an annual letter to Berkshire Hathaway's shareholders. Many people set it as a goal to read all of Warren’s shareholder letters chronologically. Which is certainly a fascinating way to see how Berkshire Hathaway evolved year after year.This book is diff…

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Short Read: “The Playing Field” by Graham Duncan | Episode #164 42:26

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The Playing Field by Graham Duncan is BY FAR the best piece of writing I've read on the journey we must all make to reach mastery in our fields. While Graham writes about the journey to master the art of investing, everything in it is broadly generalizable.In Graham’s view we must all progress from apprentice, to professional, to self-actualization…

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Andrew Herr of Fount | 20 Minute Playbook 28:20

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“You can do incredible things if you are truly dedicated to it and surround yourself with the right people.” — Andrew HerrToday, we deconstruct Andrew Herr's peak performance playbook. From his favorite book to the tiny habit that's had the biggest impact on his life. Andrew is the Founder and CEO of Fount. We cover how the brain acts under stress,…

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Trailer - Short Read: “The Playing Field” by Graham Duncan | Episode #164 0:53

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The Playing Field by Graham Duncan is BY FAR the best piece of writing I've read on the journey we must all make to reach mastery in our fields. While Graham writes about the journey to master the art of investing, everything in it is broadly generalizable.In Graham’s view we must all progress from apprentice, to professional, to self-actualization…

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Trailer – Andrew Herr of Fount | 20 Minute Playbook 5:21

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“You can do incredible things if you are truly dedicated to it and surround yourself with the right people.” — Andrew HerrToday, we deconstruct Andrew Herr's peak performance playbook. From his favorite book to the tiny habit that's had the biggest impact on his life. Andrew is the Founder and CEO of Fount. We cover how the brain acts under stress,…

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Essay Breakdown: Jony Ive's Dedication to Steve Jobs in "Designed by Apple in California" 10:40

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In 2016, Apple published a limited edition anthology, chronicling the last 20 years of Apple's designs simply titled Designed by Apple in California. The book is dedicated to the memory of Steve Jobs.“The idea of genuinely trying to make something great for humanity was Steve’s motivation from the beginning, and it remains both our ideal and our go…