[Outliers] Fred Smith: The Story of FedEx
Fred Smith wasn’t your typical rich kid. At the age of four, his old man dropped dead of a massive heart attack, leaving the young boy to grow up fatherless. Worst yet, Smith suffered from calcium deficiency disease. This weakened his bones, preventing him from playing sports, rough housing and enjoying physical activities.Longing for freedom,... See more
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If I’m ever struggling to understand a business, taking a step back and saying “What is every party incentivized to do?” brings instant clarity. … When push comes to shove, Microsoft needs to defend their castle. They weren't defending it against a productivity upstart. They were defending it against an advertising company that was looking at it as... See more
Ben Gilbert • Writely (Google Docs) | Acquired Podcast
How did the small company adapt so much better than the rental giant Blockbuster? It all came down to the culture of Netflix. It is a company that emphasises people and innovation and isn’t overly controlling. This has allowed it to grow at unprecedented rates, and a 2018 survey rated it as the best place in Silicon Valley to work.