144 Ernest Shackleton — transcript highlights
Founders · David Senra · 2020-09-13
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What the transcript keeps returning to
Product
“You really feel when Shackleton finally makes it.”
The useful question here is not whether this sentence is a universal rule. It is what operating choice the episode places behind it: product.
Focus
“Uh, these decisions were made with lightning speed.”
The useful question here is not whether this sentence is a universal rule. It is what operating choice the episode places behind it: focus.
People
“He's almost certain that people will die, and he's going to lead them to his death, and that not only that, he…”
The useful question here is not whether this sentence is a universal rule. It is what operating choice the episode places behind it: people.
Persistence
“At 90 years old, he writes this book to inspire others to persevere when they are faced with hardship in their life.”
The useful question here is not whether this sentence is a universal rule. It is what operating choice the episode places behind it: persistence.
Capital
“Uh, I think he's been to the Antarctic at that time two or three, uh, previous times, and yet even after all…”
The useful question here is not whether this sentence is a universal rule. It is what operating choice the episode places behind it: capital.
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