Shoe Dog
Shoe Dog
Phil Knight
Anthony Pompliano
[One of the] best books I read in 2017. - Anthony Pompliano
Ryan Shea
Ryan Shea recommended this book on his website.
Ben Thompson
This book is AMAZING. - Ben Thompson
Tim Cook
Best business book of the century. - Tim Cook
Bill Gurley
All entrepreneurs should read. - Bill Gurley
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Shoe Dog

Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike

Phil Knight
Phil Knight
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Phil Knight
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"Shoe Dog" is not just a business memoir; it's a journey into the heart and soul of Phil Knight, the enigmatic founder of Nike, who transformed a fledgling startup into a global phenomenon. With disarming candor and wry humor, Knight recounts the audacious risks and nail-biting setbacks that marked the early days of Nike, all beginning with a $50 loan from his father. From selling sneakers out of his car's trunk to forging a brand that would become synonymous with rebellion, innovation, and spirit, Knight's story isn't just about the creation of a billion-dollar empire, but about pursuing a dream against all odds. Phil Knight invites readers into the intimate circle of his life, revealing the pivotal moments that shaped Nike's destiny and his own. It's a tale of brotherhood, innovation, and relentless perseverance, featuring a band of unconventional misfits who, driven by a shared vision and an unbreakable belief in the power of sport, dared to disrupt the market and redefine the landscape of athletic footwear. "Shoe Dog" offers a rare glimpse behind the swoosh, presenting a masterclass in resilience, leadership, and the sheer power of believing in something bigger than oneself.

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Released
2016
24 Apr
Length
400
Pages

17

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About the Footwear industry. - Trung Phan
- Blake Randall
This book is AMAZING. - Ben Thompson
Ryan Shea recommended this book on his website.
Best business book of the century. - Tim Cook
Vlad Tenev's response to Bloomberg's "The Best Books of 2017" survey.
Great inspirational [book]. - Jason Calacanis
Most Recommended Books reached out to Kathryn Minshew directly.
Loved [this book]. - Austen Allred
A great one -- had no idea Nike had such a long history. - Alexis Ohanian
All entrepreneurs should read. - Bill Gurley
An autobiographical account of one of the world’s most recognizable brands. - Tobi Lütke
[One of the] best books I read in 2017. - Anthony Pompliano
Memoir by the Nike founder and CEO. - Brian Armstrong
A perfect business book & memoir hybrid. - Patrick O'Shaughnessy
The best book I read [in 2015]. - Warren Buffett
A refreshingly honest reminder of what the path to business success really looks like. - Bill Gates
The cowards never started and the weak died along the way. That leaves us, ladies and gentlemen. Us.
— Phil Knight, Shoe Dog

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