Born Standing Up
Steve Martin's memoir, which inspired Cal Newport's 'be so good they can't ignore you' concept.
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Videos Mentioning Born Standing Up
E141: State of Series A's, VC dry powder, IPO window opens + more with Bill Gurley & Brad Gerstner
All-In Podcast
Steve Martin's autobiography, recommended for its insights and appeal, having been listened to twice by the host.
Ep. 200: Feedback Councils, Decoding the Deep Life, and Becoming a Writer | Deep Questions Podcast
Cal Newport
Steve Martin's professional memoir, which Cal Newport reread and found influential for its focus on career craft and perseverance.
The Books Cal Newport Read in April 2022 | Deep Questions Podcast
Cal Newport
Steve Martin's memoir about his stand-up comedy career, which Cal Newport is listening to on audiobook and found influential.
Ep. 194: Doing Less, Building Discipline, and the Books Cal Newport Read in April | Deep Questions
Cal Newport
A memoir by Steve Martin detailing his early career in comedy.
Ep. 193: The Future of Twitter, Reading More, and Fixed-Schedule Productivity | Deep Questions
Cal Newport
Steve Martin's memoir, which Cal Newport is rereading and considers 'candy' to read, good for building a reading habit.
Full Length Episode | #173 | February 14, 2022
Cal Newport
Autobiography of Steve Martin that influenced Cal Newport's ideas on deep work.
Core Idea: Slow Productivity
Cal Newport
Autobiography by Steve Martin that was recommended by the speaker.
The Deep Life — Cal Newport
Tim Ferriss
Steve Martin's professional memoir which Cal Newport found influential for its focus on hard work and skill acquisition over marketing schemes.
Abraham Lincoln’s Advice for Escaping Distraction and Doing Things that Matter | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
Steve Martin's memoir, which inspired Cal Newport's 'be so good they can't ignore you' concept.
How to Embrace Slow Productivity, Achieve Mastery, and Defend Your Time — Cal Newport & Tim Ferriss
Tim Ferriss
Book by Steve Martin, mentioned as influential for the idea of focusing intensely on craft for a decade to achieve mastery.
Adam Savage on Great Tools, Great Projects, and Great Lessons | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Steve Martin's memoir, highly recommended by Adam Savage for its insights on learning everything.
How to Raise Money with Marc Andreessen, Ron Conway, and Parker Conrad (HtSaS 2014: 9)
Y Combinator
A book by comedian Steve Martin detailing his career and philosophy on achieving success.