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Chapters & Sections (114)
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0:14
Discovering Think and Grow Rich
1:05
Inspiration from a Book
1:36
Finding an Old Khaki Jacket
2:08
Starting a Business with Patricia
3:43
Description of Warehouse and Finding a Jobber
4:44
Sorting and Organization in the Warehouse
5:15
Bidding on Surplus Items and Finding a Better Opportunity
6:17
Buying Spanish Paratrooper Shirts
7:18
Arrival at the House in Mil Valley and Initial Washing of Shirts
7:48
Herbert Gold's Visit and Reaction to the Shirts
8:19
First Sale of a Shirt and Initial Surplus Findings
9:20
Selling at the Flea Market in Marin City
10:22
Realization of Incredible Margins and Importance of Lack of Experience
10:53
Perception of Fashion and High-End Prices
11:24
Manufactured Scarcity and Store Operations
12:26
Creative Approach to Fashion Business
13:28
Unique Selling Experience and Storytelling
14:29
Transforming Products and Unique Selling Points
15:00
Dyeing and Customization of Products
15:31
Marketing Efforts and Initial Success
16:02
Desperate Measures and Unexpected Breakthrough
17:03
Initial Funding and Cash Flow Challenges
18:05
Athletic Nicotine's Purpose and Effects
19:36
Company History and Early Challenges
20:40
Overcoming Financial Struggles and Finding Success
21:44
Sourcing and Modifying Clothing
22:14
The Idea to Manufacture and Expand
22:47
Finding Inspiration for Dyeing Clothes
25:21
The Decision to Open a Second Store
26:55
Meeting Don Fischer and the Gap's History
32:06
Bernard's Departure and Company Decision
32:37
Company Growth and Expansion
33:08
Years of Company Ownership and Operations
33:38
Creative Department and Product Development
35:44
Company Culture and Store Design
36:14
Estate Department and Store Construction
37:46
Catalog Ordering and Early Business Practices
38:47
Impact of Black Monday on the Market and Banana Republic
39:18
Designing Functional and Beautiful Clothing
40:21
The Decision to Leave the Gap
41:22
The Impact of Leaving and Starting a New Life
41:54
Reflections on the Past and Current Developments at the Gap
42:56
Discovering Eastern Philosophy and Writing
43:26
Unsettling Experience and Decision to Start a Tea Company
44:29
Discovering the Ability to Hear Further
45:00
Realization of Being a Wound Up Toy and Decision to Do Nothing
45:32
Childhood and Growing Up in Scranton, Pennsylvania
46:02
Family Background and Expectations
47:37
Squarespace Features and Business Management
48:09
Personal Story and Connection to Daoism
49:14
Influence of Daoist Philosophy on Life
51:52
Starting Journalism Career at Scranton Tribune
52:24
College and Studying Journalism
52:55
Protests at Colombia University in 1968
53:27
Occupation of President's Office and Reporting on Protests
55:33
Starting a New Chapter in Life and Career
56:03
Meeting Dick Shap and Writing for New York Magazine
56:33
Leaving New York and Moving to San Francisco
58:08
Finding a Job at the San Francisco Chronicle
59:11
Initial Impressions of San Francisco
59:43
Meeting Clay Felker and Learning a New Way of Life
1:00:13
Freedom and Exhilaration in San Francisco
1:00:44
The Newspaper Business and Objectivity
1:01:48
Nostalgia for a Different Era in Journalism
1:02:52
Meeting My Future Wife in the Art Department
1:03:23
The Christmas Party and Our First Conversation
1:04:56
Early Days of Marriage and Journalism Career
1:07:06
The Discovery of a Market Gap in the Tea Industry
1:08:11
The Founding of a New Company and the Creation of a Category
1:10:45
The Idea of a Tea Company and Initial Development
1:11:17
Publishing the Business Plan and Finding an Editor
1:11:49
Starting the Company with a Book Advance and Building It Up
1:12:52
Creating Unique Packaging and Branding for Republic of Tea
1:14:25
Creating Unique Teas and Considering Expansion
1:15:28
Howard Schultz's Interest and the Decision to Sell
1:16:31
The Sale of The Republic of Tea and Its Legacy
1:17:35
Comparison to Other Companies and the Importance of Courage
1:18:39
Finding Inspiration in Abstract Work
1:19:09
Sharing Artistic Experiences with Family
1:19:42
The Ongoing Process of Artistic Creation
1:20:44
Learning from Others and Staying Open-Minded
1:22:49
The Value of Authenticity in Creation
1:23:21
The Overwhelming Nature of Modern Media
1:24:15
The Concept of Tetra Grammatin and its Scope
1:25:16
Exploring the Artwork of the Day and Reflection