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The Founder's Library

Deep dives into the books, strategies, and mental models that shape exceptional leaders. Written by Phil Neil.

Zero to One: Building Companies That Create the Future

Peter Thiel's masterclass on going from nothing to something extraordinary. The definitive guide to vertical progress.

8 min read May 14, 2025

Leadership

Start With Why: The Golden Circle of Leadership

How great leaders inspire action by starting with purpose, not product.

6 min read May 23, 2025

Personal Growth

The Path to Mastery: Robert Greene's Blueprint

Unlocking your potential through deliberate practice and apprenticeship.

7 min read June 3, 2025

Strategy & Innovation

How to Avoid Competition According to Zero to One

5 min

Finding Startup Secrets: The Zero to One Approach

6 min

Discovering Business Opportunities

5 min

Building Strong Foundations for Startups

7 min

Blue Ocean Strategy

Creating Uncontested Market Space

6 min

Making Competition Irrelevant

5 min

Reconstructing Market Boundaries

7 min

Leadership & Influence

Winning Friends & Influencing People

8 min

Win Any Argument Without Arguing

5 min

The Art of Constructive Criticism

6 min

Mastering Meaningful Conversations

5 min

Mastery & Growth

The Path to Mastery: Robert Greene

7 min

Choosing the Right Mentor

6 min

Finding Your Life's Calling

8 min

Productivity

David Allen's GTD System Explained

7 min

Getting Things Done: A Deep Dive

9 min

The Founder's Library

Zero to One: Building Companies That Create the Future

Start With Why: The Golden Circle of Leadership

The Path to Mastery: Robert Greene's Blueprint

Strategy & Innovation

Blue Ocean Strategy

Leadership & Influence

Mastery & Growth

Productivity

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