The Tim Ferriss Show

The Tim Ferriss Show

#273: Lessons from Steve Jobs, Leonardo da Vinci, and Ben Franklin

Oct 14, 2017 · 01:24:32

✨ AI Summary

Walter Isaacson analyzes lessons from innovators like Jobs and Franklin.
He discusses creativity, invention, and historical figures.
Isaacson shares insights from his acclaimed biographies.

Guests on This Episode

BF

Ben Franklin

2 podcast appearances

LV

Leonardo da Vinci

2 podcast appearances

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