Episode Summary:

In this episode, we dive deep into Shoe Dog, the powerful autobiography of Nike’s co-founder Phil Knight — a raw, vulnerable, and inspiring memoir about building one of the most iconic brands in the world.

This is more than a book summary. It’s a heartfelt reflection on the ideas that shaped a company and a life — from crazy ideas that didn’t seem crazy to the power of belief, perseverance, family, failure, leadership, and passion. I also share some personal reflections from my own journey, as a medical student and aspiring entrepreneur, and the lessons that truly moved me.

This episode is for anyone chasing a dream, anyone who’s felt lost, or anyone who needs a reminder that the best things in life take time, and sometimes, silence.

Timestamps

[00:00] – Intro: A Purple Nike Dunk and a Childhood Dream

[02:14] – Lesson 1: Play — Find the game you’re willing to play forever

[11:12]– Lesson 2: Crazy ideas aren’t crazy… they’re yours for a reason

[15:38] – Lesson 3: It’s okay not to know. It’s okay to doubt.

[16:13] – Lesson 4: Don’t stop — protect your dreams at all costs

[19:38] – Lesson 5: The father’s story is in the son

[25:10]– Lesson 6: It’s okay to be shy

[27:20] – Lesson 7: the power of adventure

[25:50] – Lesson 8: Belief is contagious — just ask Steve Jobs

[28:54] – Lesson 9: Everything starts ugly. Start anyway.

[30:20] – Lesson 10: You’ll mess up. It’s not the end.

[32:50] – Lesson 11: Money will always be a problem.

[36:46] – Lesson 12 and 13: Find your people. Build a family. Lead with love.

[43:31] – Lesson 14: Parenting

[45:45] – Lesson 15: Business

[48:10] – Lesson 16: Regret

[50:50] – Closing thoughts: 12 Weeks Year Applied

Resources Mentioned:

• Shoe Dog by Phil Knight
• David Senra — Founders Podcast
• Quote by Francis Ford Coppola
• Steve Jobs Biography by Walter Isaacson

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