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FoundersMay 2, 2018

#26 My Life and Work: The Autobiography of Henry Ford

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What I learned from My Life and Work: The Autobiography of Henry Ford. --- A theory of business (0:01) If an old idea works then the weight of the evidence is all in its favor. The Lindy Effect. (7:30) All people are not equal (11:00) "That is why I never employ an expert in full bloom" (15:00), "I quit my job on August 15th, 1899 and went into the automobile business" (19:30) Henry Ford's philosophy on constant change (25:00) Henry Ford's 3 conclusions about business (26:00) Traits of a prosperous business (29:45) I cannot discover that anyone knows enough about anything on this earth definitely to say what is and what is not possible. .We get some of our best results from letting fools rush in where angels fear to tread. (34:00) Fix the problem. Do not think money will be the solution. (40:00) Overcome fear. Be free. (44:00) Fuck your feelings (52:30) Henry Ford's 4 principles of business (56:00) ---- 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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My Life and Work cover

The speaker discusses the themes of service and frugality in Henry Ford's autobiography, 'My Life and Work', highlighting its straightforward language and practical insights on business.

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I Invented the Modern Age cover

The speaker references a previous podcast on Henry Ford, mentioning the book 'I Invented the Modern Age' as a source for learning more about Ford's business philosophy.

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James Dyson's autobiography cover

The speaker compares Henry Ford's views on business to those expressed in James Dyson's autobiography, noting similarities in their philosophies.

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