16 Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller — transcript highlights
Founders · David Senra · 2017-12-08
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What the transcript keeps returning to
Product
“He knew I could make no money if I did make oil.”
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
“And two, now remember at the introduction, I said he, he always focused on transportation.”
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
“People hear other people, uh, about other people making money in refinery, so what do they do?”
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
“The year revealed both his finest and most problematic qualities as a businessman, his visionary leadership, his courageous persistence, his capacity to…”
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
“Money to create economies of scale, money to build cash reserves to endure downturns, money to heighten efficiency.”
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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