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Three Most Recommended Biographies by the Top Billionaires
Some of the best biographies that the top billionaires of our world are recommending —
Shoe Dog
by Phil Knight
Warren Buffett: “The best book I read last year. Phil is a gifted storyteller.”
Tim Cook: “Best business book of the century.”
Bill Gates: “An honest tale of what it takes to succeed in business
Starting with a simple idea — to import high-quality running shoes from Japan — Knight recounts the early days of selling shoes from the trunk of his car,
the numerous challenges he faced,
and the unconventional team that became Nike’s founding crew.
Knight’s narrative is filled with tales of risks, setbacks, and triumphs. From battles with competitors and banks to the relationships that shaped Nike’s ethos and culture, the story is as much about entrepreneurship as it is about the man behind the vision.
“Shoe Dog” offers a riveting peek behind the iconic Nike swoosh, straight from the man who built the empire, Phil Knight. It’s a deeply personal account of ambition, grit, and the roller…
