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History's Greatest

A collection of history's greatest letters, notes, speeches, and interviews.

17 min read
Who is William Stiritz? Lessons on maximizing returns from the CEO who built Ralston Purina and Post Holdings.
Daniel Scrivner
Sharing what I learn studying history's greatest entrepreneurs and investors. Explore the best books, speeches, interviews, and letters with me.

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Daniel Scrivner
Daniel Scrivner
Sharing what I learn studying history's greatest entrepreneurs and investors. Explore the best books, speeches, interviews, and letters with me.

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Jul 21, 2025 • History's Greatest • Incredible People • William Stiritz
37 min read
Who is Warren Buffett? Lessons on compounding from the man who built Berkshire Hathaway.
Daniel Scrivner
Sharing what I learn studying history's greatest entrepreneurs and investors. Explore the best books, speeches, interviews, and letters with me.

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Daniel Scrivner
Daniel Scrivner
Sharing what I learn studying history's greatest entrepreneurs and investors. Explore the best books, speeches, interviews, and letters with me.

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Jul 21, 2025 • History's Greatest • Incredible People • Warren Buffett
12 min read
Who is Walt Disney? Lessons on strategy and vision from the Founder of Disney.
Daniel Scrivner
Sharing what I learn studying history's greatest entrepreneurs and investors. Explore the best books, speeches, interviews, and letters with me.

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Daniel Scrivner
Daniel Scrivner
Sharing what I learn studying history's greatest entrepreneurs and investors. Explore the best books, speeches, interviews, and letters with me.

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Jul 21, 2025 • History's Greatest • Incredible People • Walt Disney
16 min read
Who is Tom Murphy? Lessons on risk and frugality from the CEO who built Capital Cities and ABC.
Daniel Scrivner
Sharing what I learn studying history's greatest entrepreneurs and investors. Explore the best books, speeches, interviews, and letters with me.

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Daniel Scrivner
Daniel Scrivner
Sharing what I learn studying history's greatest entrepreneurs and investors. Explore the best books, speeches, interviews, and letters with me.

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Jul 21, 2025 • History's Greatest • Incredible People • Tom Murphy
22 min read
Who is Steve Jobs? Lessons on simplicity and craft from the man who built Apple, NeXT, and Pixar.
Daniel Scrivner
Sharing what I learn studying history's greatest entrepreneurs and investors. Explore the best books, speeches, interviews, and letters with me.

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Daniel Scrivner
Daniel Scrivner
Sharing what I learn studying history's greatest entrepreneurs and investors. Explore the best books, speeches, interviews, and letters with me.

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Jul 21, 2025 • History's Greatest • Incredible People • Steve Jobs
37 min read
Who is Stanley Druckenmiller? Lessons from the greatest macro investor of all-time.
Daniel Scrivner
Sharing what I learn studying history's greatest entrepreneurs and investors. Explore the best books, speeches, interviews, and letters with me.

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Daniel Scrivner
Daniel Scrivner
Sharing what I learn studying history's greatest entrepreneurs and investors. Explore the best books, speeches, interviews, and letters with me.

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Jul 21, 2025 • History's Greatest • Incredible People • Stanley Druckenmiller
5 min read
Who is Sol Price? Lessons from the discount store pioneer who built FedMart and inspired Walmart and Costco.
Daniel Scrivner
Sharing what I learn studying history's greatest entrepreneurs and investors. Explore the best books, speeches, interviews, and letters with me.

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Daniel Scrivner
Daniel Scrivner
Sharing what I learn studying history's greatest entrepreneurs and investors. Explore the best books, speeches, interviews, and letters with me.

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Jul 21, 2025 • History's Greatest • Incredible People • Sol Price
13 min read
Who is Sam Zell? Lessons on smart risk taking from the outspoken entrepreneur and real estate investor.
Daniel Scrivner
Sharing what I learn studying history's greatest entrepreneurs and investors. Explore the best books, speeches, interviews, and letters with me.

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Daniel Scrivner
Daniel Scrivner
Sharing what I learn studying history's greatest entrepreneurs and investors. Explore the best books, speeches, interviews, and letters with me.

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Jul 21, 2025 • History's Greatest • Incredible People • Sam Zell
14 min read
Who is Rose Blumkin? Lessons from the discount pioneer who built Nebraska Furniture Mart.
Daniel Scrivner
Sharing what I learn studying history's greatest entrepreneurs and investors. Explore the best books, speeches, interviews, and letters with me.

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Daniel Scrivner
Daniel Scrivner
Sharing what I learn studying history's greatest entrepreneurs and investors. Explore the best books, speeches, interviews, and letters with me.

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Jul 21, 2025 • History's Greatest • Incredible People • Rose Blumkin
5 min read
Who is Rick Rubin? Lessons on creativity and craft from the producer who shaped Johnny Cash and Metallica.
Daniel Scrivner
Sharing what I learn studying history's greatest entrepreneurs and investors. Explore the best books, speeches, interviews, and letters with me.

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Daniel Scrivner
Daniel Scrivner
Sharing what I learn studying history's greatest entrepreneurs and investors. Explore the best books, speeches, interviews, and letters with me.

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Jul 21, 2025 • History's Greatest • Incredible People • Rick Rubin
26 min read
Who is John Malone? Lessons from the man who built TCI and Liberty Media.
Daniel Scrivner
Sharing what I learn studying history's greatest entrepreneurs and investors. Explore the best books, speeches, interviews, and letters with me.

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Daniel Scrivner
Daniel Scrivner
Sharing what I learn studying history's greatest entrepreneurs and investors. Explore the best books, speeches, interviews, and letters with me.

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Jul 21, 2025 • History's Greatest • Incredible People • John Malone
6 min read
Who is Jeff Bezos? Lessons on invention and free cash flow from the Founder of Amazon and Blue Origin.
Daniel Scrivner
Sharing what I learn studying history's greatest entrepreneurs and investors. Explore the best books, speeches, interviews, and letters with me.

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Daniel Scrivner
Daniel Scrivner
Sharing what I learn studying history's greatest entrepreneurs and investors. Explore the best books, speeches, interviews, and letters with me.

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Jul 21, 2025 • History's Greatest • Incredible People • Jeff Bezos

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