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AI Summary
- Lee Child, author of Jack Reacher thriller series selling 100 million+ copies and 9 books per second, was fired at age 40 from 18-year Granada Television career due to restructuring
- Child's resilience led him to write first novel 'Killing Floor' with minimal investment, launching record-breaking Jack Reacher franchise following corporate setback
- Episode explores philosophy of hoping for best while planning for worst, demonstrating how career disruption can catalyze major creative success
Guests on This Episode
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Lee Child
5 podcast appearances