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“Elon said something that stuck with me to this day. And he's like, I didn't read business books. I read biographies. I thought those were helpful. And specifically, he referenced his admiration for Benjamin Franklin. He said Benjamin Franklin was a huge inspiration of him. He read both the autobiography of Franklin and the biography by Isaacson.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: Benjamin Franklin's influence
For: Aspiring entrepreneurs and those interested in personal development
Key quote: “I regard the reading of Franklin's autobiography as the turning point of my life.”
The host discusses the profound impact Benjamin Franklin had on various influential figures, including Elon Musk and Thomas Mellon. He highlights how Franklin's autobiography inspired many to pursue entrepreneurship and personal growth.