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#9 I Invented the Modern Age: The Rise of Henry Ford

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Notable books mentioned: McGuffey's Reader, Shoe Dog by Phil Knight

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McGuffey's Reader

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Shoe Dog

Phil Knight

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#9 I Invented the Modern Age: The Rise of Henry Ford mentions McGuffey's Reader and Shoe Dog by Phil Knight with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

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Referenced books include McGuffey's Reader and Shoe Dog by Phil Knight.
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McGuffey's Reader

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“Ford spoke of the virtues of the McGuffey's Reader era. Those were textbooks that he used to educate himself.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: impact of education

For: Individuals interested in educational history and entrepreneurship

Key quote: “Ford spoke of the virtues of the McGuffey's Reader era.”

The host mentions 'McGuffey's Reader' in the context of Henry Ford's views on education and its historical significance. Ford reflects on the virtues of the era when these textbooks were used to educate, contrasting it with modern times.

ASIN: 0471294284

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Phil Knight

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“The speaker mentions reading the new Phil Knight book that everybody keeps talking about, called Shoe Dog about the founder of Nike.”

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Trigger: entrepreneurship and innovation

For: Individuals interested in entrepreneurship and business history.

Key quote: “I just got in the middle today, the new Phil Knight book that everybody keeps talking about.”

The host mentions 'Shoe Dog' by Phil Knight as part of a broader discussion about influential figures in entrepreneurship. This book is highlighted as a recent read that fits into the theme of learning from the lives of impactful entrepreneurs.

ASIN: B01CRJA470

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What Happened to Electric Cars?

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