Shoe Dog

by Phil Knight

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Knight recounts building Nike from a $50 loan and a handshake deal with a Japanese shoe company. It's a brutally honest memoir about near-bankruptcy, legal battles, and the irrational persistence that built a global brand.

Published:: 2016
Pages:: 400

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It draws on The Art of War.

It’s picked up by The Mamba Mentality: How I Play.

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Knight references Sun Tzu's Art of War.

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The Art of War

by Sun Tzu

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Both Bryant and Phil Knight reveal the obsessive dedication and personal sacrifice required to reach the pinnacle of their respective domains, sharing a relentless competitive drive that defined their careers

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The Mamba Mentality: How I Play

by Kobe Bryant

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