

#78
Mentioned in 206 episodes
The Art of War
Book • 1900
Mentioned by















Mentioned in 206 episodes
Mentioned by 

while quoting Elon Musk on military history, technology advantage, and strategic thinking.


David Senra

2,494 snips
#415 How Elon Thinks
Mentioned by 

as an example of excellent materials on strategy.


Chandra Janakiraman

906 snips
An operator’s guide to product strategy | Chandra Janakiraman (CPO at VRChat, ex-Meta, Headspace, Zynga)
Mentioned by 

as a book focused on how to win a war.


Ben Wilson

666 snips
Niccolo Machiavelli
Mentioned by Sarah Paine when discussing the importance of disrupting alliances in grand strategy.

573 snips
Sarah Paine — How Imperial Japan defeated Tsarist Russia & Qing China
Mentioned by ![undefined]()

as a book he read while traveling in Europe.

Jason Portnoy

479 snips
#600: Jason Portnoy of PayPal, Palantir, and More — Porn Addiction, The Corrosiveness of Secrets, Healing Wounds, Escaping Shame Cycles, and Books to Change Your Life
Mentioned by 

for quotes on preparation and strategy, particularly in the context of battle.


Jason Karp

474 snips
Jason Karp: Live A Healthier Life
Mentioned by 

in relation to his insights on Sun Tzu's work and military strategy.


Dwarkesh Patel

455 snips
Sarah Paine — How Mao conquered China (lecture & interview)
Mentioned by 

as a source of a quote she frequently uses in business.


Codie Sanchez

403 snips
#59 Manipulation Expert: Success Isn’t Luck, It’s Rigged | Robert Greene
Mentioned by 

when referencing that no battle plan survives contact with the enemy.


Reid Hoffman

332 snips
Best of the Pod: How to Prepare for AGI According to Reid Hoffman
Mentioned by Jordan Peterson, comparing his book on warfare and strategy to Sun Tzu's "Art of War."

286 snips
237. Your Dark Side and Control Over Your Life | Robert Greene


