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How I Built This with Guy Raz
Every big idea started as a little one that almost didn't make it. 🎙️
Who it's for
Each episode slows down on the messy middle of building something: the rejections, the money running out, the moment they almost quit.
Uncertain, striving→Motivated, proud
Feelings it meets
What it is
A long-running interview podcast in which founders and creators tell the story of how they built their companies and movements, from the first idea through near-failures to success. Guests have included Sara Blakely (Spanx), Joe Gebbia (Airbnb), Richard Branson (Virgin) and the founders of Instagram.
Where to find it
Wondery, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and most podcast apps; also aired on NPR stations.
Before you start
Heads up: Occasional mild language.
Age: Not rated (general audiences)
When you work you are a flute through whose heart the whispering of the hours turns to music.Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet, “On Work”
