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FoundersAugust 20, 2018

#34 Creativity Inc: The Autobiography of the founder of Pixar

About This Episode
What I learned from reading Creativity Inc: Overcoming The Unseen Forces That Stand In The Way of True Inspiration by Ed Catmull. --- Lead with a light touch (18:59) Anchor yourself with your why (23:35) Bet on yourself (39:54) Decentralize problem-solving (52:56) People are more important than ideas (1:00:45) Analyze ways to improve your process after a project is complete (1:24:10) Keep a startup mentality (1:26:36) ---- 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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Creativity, Inc. Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration cover

The speaker discusses the book 'Creativity, Inc.' and its insights on creativity and problem-solving within Pixar.

ASIN: B07VQJ6TW6
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Steve Jobs cover
Steve Jobs
Walter Isaacson

The speaker mentions having read 'Steve Jobs' by Walter Isaacson, indicating its relevance to the discussion.

ASIN: B07ZMKXMTG
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Becoming Steve Jobs cover

The speaker refers to having read 'Becoming Steve Jobs' and its insights into Steve Jobs' life.

ASIN: B00R8IC37K
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The New New Thing cover
The New New Thing
Michael Lewis

The speaker mentions a podcast based on Michael Lewis's great book about Jim Clark, highlighting his significant personality and contributions.

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biography on George Lucas cover

The speaker mentions starting to read a biography on George Lucas, which was prompted by the stories in the book they were discussing.

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