David Senra (@FoundersPodcast)

I read Shoe Dog for the third or fourth time. This episode will make you want to run through walls. My favorite quotes from the new episode: 1. Somebody may beat me, but they’re going to have to bleed to do it. 2. It was us against the world, and we felt damn sorry for the world. 3. The cowar...

Favorite quotes from this episode: 1. The world isn’t waiting for more of the same. 2. Greatness begets greatness. It’s infectious. 3. The best work is the work you're excited about. 4. When flowing, keep going. 5. Impatience is an argument with reality. 6. The work reveals itself as yo...

26 ways Michael Jordan was described in his 700 page biography: 1. His competence was exceeded only by his confidence. 2. Jordan believed mostly in himself. In Mike he trusted. All others were open to question. 3. Michael puts every ounce of talent to use. Jordan goes all out. He outthinks you. ...

Favorite quotes from this episode: Jesus taught that you change and improve yourself. He led by example and encouraged imitation. Those that changed themselves, changed the world. Jesus’s new 10 commandments: 1. Each of us must develop a true personality. Each of us is unique. Develop your charac...

A few surprising things I learned from reading about the founder of Red Bull: 1. He started the company when he was 41 years old. 2. He was making $500 to $800 million a year and his 49% stake was worth $20 to $30 billion. 3. The company was started with just $500,000 from him and $500,000...

This finally happened. I spent a few hours talking to James Dyson yesterday. His first autobiography is still my favorite book and James was the person I most wanted to meet. He was witty, insightful, and kind. An absolute gem of a human being and an inspiration to me. ...

New episode: "How Elon Works" This episode covers the insanely valuable company-building principles of Elon Musk A few notes from the episode: 1. The mission comes first. 2. Retreat is not an option. 3. A maniacal sense of urgency is our operating principle. 4. Product design should be driven ...

A few months before he died I had dinner with Charlie Munger. I spent over 3 hours with him. I got to see his library. I could ask him any question I wanted. At 99 he was still *ferociously* intelligent. The most important lesson I learned from him that night was: Go for great. In typical...

I read Ogilvy on Advertising for the 3rd time A list of ideas from the book: 1. The beginning of greatness is to be different and the beginning of failure is to be the same. 2. Down with committees. Committees can criticize, but they cannot create. 3. Search the parks in all your cities; you...