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August Reading List: 4 Best Books I Read in August 2025
For my August reading list, I leaned more into entrepreneurial books. The month started with Tao Te Ching: A New English Version, an ideal mental reset. Next came The Formula: How Rogues, Geniuses, and Speed Freaks Reengineered F1 into the World’s Fastest-Growing Sport—a deep dive into Formula 1. Next came The Nvidia Way: Jensen Huang…
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From Firebrand to Mature CEO: Leadership Lessons from John Mackey
To announce that there must be no criticism of the President…is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable. — Theodore Roosevelt John Mackey leadership lessons show that disagreement is inevitable—not only in startups but also in established companies. Healthy debate often leads to better outcomes, as each side argues for the best path forward.…
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Why Founders Must Love the Game of Business — and Rely on the Kindness of Others
“Never, never, never give up.” – Winston Churchill Churchill’s wartime words also capture the essence of entrepreneurship — a journey defined by resilience. Few founders embody this resilience better than John Mackey, co-founder of Whole Foods. Setbacks are inevitable in entrepreneurship — and for Whole Foods, some setbacks were outright disasters. Yet rather than feeling crushed,…
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How John Mackey’s Early Business Lessons Shaped Whole Foods’ Success
He (his father) was an original investor in Whole Foods Market, a long-time board member, and my greatest mentor. There is no doubt in my mind that Whole Foods would have failed in its earliest days if not for his mentorship. – John Mackey Whole Foods founder John Mackey was especially close to his dad,…
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July Reading List: 5 Best Books I Read in July 2025
In July, I read a few books that I think you’ll enjoy. Excellent Advice for Living is my go-to self-help book—always worth revisiting every year. The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success has a slightly woo-woo title, but like Excellent Advice for Living, it packs a year’s worth of wisdom into a quick, powerful read. I…
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