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FoundersMarch 24, 2019

#64 Coco Chanel: Her Life and Secrets

About This Episode
What I learned from reading Coco Chanel: Her Life, Her Secrets. ---- It is my work I am congratulated on, and to me, that's the only thing that counts (0:01) I've been miserable in a life that from the outside seemed magnificent (4:15) The maxims of Coco Chanel (6:43) Coco on marketing (13:22) Coco's early life (15:15) My need for independence began to develop when I was very young. (18:53) Coco Chanel at 20 (28:15) the beginning of her empire (34:00) I have nothing and I know I can do anything. (37:00) relentlessly resourceful / a metaphor on how to create opportunity (41:04) Coco goes to war for her profits - and wins (48:45) ---- Founders Notes gives you the ability to tap into the collective knowledge of history's greatest entrepreneurs on demand. Use it to supplement the decisions you make in your work. Get access to Founders Notes here. ---- “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. ” — Gareth Be like Gareth. Buy a book: All the books featured on Founders Podcast
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Coco Chanel, Her Life and Her Secrets cover

The speaker introduces the book they will discuss, which contains a series of interviews with Coco Chanel, detailing her life and experiences.

Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: Coco Chanel's life story
For: Readers interested in fashion history and personal transformation
Key quote: I don't even know whether I've been happy.
The host mentions the book to explore Coco Chanel's transformation from a poor orphan to a successful icon. The book is described as a unique collection of interviews that reveal her complex personality and thoughts on happiness and work.
ASIN: B000KVGFJY
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James Dyson autobiography cover

The speaker mentions rereading highlights from the James Dyson autobiography and reflects on a statement about being different for the sake of it.

Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: importance of differentiation
For: entrepreneurs and product developers
Key quote: it's difference for the sake of it in everything.
The host mentions the 'James Dyson autobiography' while discussing the significance of being different in product creation. Dyson's perspective on differentiation resonates with the host's belief that uniqueness can be more valuable than superiority in today's market.
ASIN: N/A
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