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Jimmy Soni, on Interviewing Elon Musk, Writing Biographies, Lessons from Peter Thiel, and The Art of Research
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A master of biographies and a professional speechwriter. If you want to write serious, research-backed non-fiction or build your writing career while working a full-time job, this episode is for you.
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The Founders: The Story of Paypal and the Entrepreneurs Who Shaped Silicon Valley
A Mind at Play: How Claude Shannon Invented the Information Age
Rome's Last Citizen: The Life and Legacy of Cato, Mortal Enemy of Caesar
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