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Books Mentioned

“The excerpt discusses Andrew Carnegie's views on cost control and how it was a significant aspect of his business philosophy.”

“Sam Walton's autobiography is referenced regarding the importance of controlling expenses in business operations.”
“The speaker references a line from Nick Sleep's Partnership Letters discussing companies losing money while trying to grow.”

“The speaker mentions 'Zero to One' as a highly recommended book, suggesting it's excellent for understanding technology companies.”
“The book discusses Steve Jobs' obsession with details and how he would review every single ad that went out from Apple.”

“The speaker expresses love for this book, which reflects on doing work for its own sake.”

“The speaker recalls reading about Charles Schultz and his dedication to his work, leading to a desire to read his biography.”
“The speaker references a quote from Stephen King about being both the writer and the first reader of their work.”

“The speaker discusses James Dyson's autobiography, highlighting Dyson's perseverance in creating the world's first cyclonic vacuum cleaner.”

“The speaker mentions reading 'Pappyland' by Wright Thompson, praising its excellent writing and exploration of family dynamics.”