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Mentioned in 32 episodes

Great by choice

Uncertainty, Chaos, and Luck--Why Some Thrive Despite Them All
Book • 2011
This book explores why some companies succeed in highly uncertain and chaotic environments while others do not.

Collins and Hansen conducted extensive research, studying companies that beat their industry indexes by at least ten times over fifteen years in turbulent conditions.

They debunk several myths about successful leadership in turbulent times, highlighting key principles such as fanatic discipline, empirical creativity, and productive paranoia.

The authors also examine the role of luck and how successful companies leverage it to their advantage.

The book provides practical insights and strategies for building a great enterprise in unpredictable environments.

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Jim Collins
when describing the origin of the return on luck concept with Morton Hansen.
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Tim Ferriss
as one of Jim Collin's books focusing on thriving in chaotic environments.
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Shane Parrish
as books authored or co-authored by
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Jim Collins
, focusing on business success and longevity.
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#67 Jim Collins: Keeping the Flywheel in Motion
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Tim Ferriss
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Jim Collins
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#361: Jim Collins — A Rare Interview with a Reclusive Polymath
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Timothy Davis
as a book offering insights into business strategy and success.
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The ultimate guide to performance marketing | Timothy Davis (Shopify)
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Shane Parrish
in the introduction as one of
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Jim Collins
' books.
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#110 Jim Collins: Relationships vs. Transactions
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Carey Nieuwhof
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Jim Collins
' body of work, highlighting its impact on leadership understanding.
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CNLP 678 | Jim Collins Breaks Down How the Mighty Fall, The Liability of Charisma, Why Growth is Not a Goal, and His Personal Flywheel
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John Evans
, referencing a study on whether successful companies are just lucky.
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Rory Sutherland on why luck beats logic in marketing
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Laura Modi
for its frameworks.
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How to build a cult-like brand | Laura Modi (Bobbie)

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