Tom

Eminent

Arts EN ↓ 8 episodes

"That sounds funny, making friends among the eminent dead, but if you go through life making friends with the eminent dead who had the right ideas, I think it will work better in life and work better in education" - Charlie Munger

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Tom

Episodes

Meeting J.C. Penney: Introduction 19.10.2025 3:04

This intro took an ungodly amount of time to record and edit. It took me about 4.5 hours to record and edit. That is okay, we'll get better at this :) I'll be updating this note with maps of the places I traveled to, along with the books I've read, if you have any feedback, ideas or question please reach out to eminentdead@gmail.com

50 Years With The Golden Rule - J.C Penney's Autobiography 07.08.2025 19:03

I spent 19.5 hours creating this episode: 6 hours reading, 6.75 hour on Readwise, and 6.75 hours writing, recording, and editing this podcast. Book: 50 Years with the Golden Rule by J.C. Penney

The Golden Rule and Partnership - J.C. Penney 14.07.2025 37:26

It's been a while, I hope you enjoy this brand new episode. I couldn't find my mic so please forgive me for the background noise. I spent 32 hours creating this episode: 10.5 hours reading, 6 hour on Readwise, and 15 hours writing, recording, and editing this podcast. Book: J.C. Penney by David Delbert Kruger

Put the Time In - The Wright Brothers 18.12.2024 16:24

I grinded for 6 hours today after work to ensure this episode was released on time for the anniversary of the first flight. I hope you find some value in these 15 short minutes. I spent 13.25 hours creating this episode: 4 hours re-reading, 1 hour on Readwise, and 8.25 hours writing, recording, and editing this podcast. Book: The Wright Brothers by David McCullough

Business Exists for Service - Henry Ford 18.11.2024 19:22

During this episode, I zeroed into the main idea of Ford's Autobiography that a business does not exist for profits but for service to its customers. I spent 39.75 hours creating this episode: 7.75 hours reading, 5.25 hours on Readwise, and 26.75 hours writing, recording, and editing this podcast. Book: My Life and Work by Henry Ford

Bonus: Henry Ford and the Individual 07.11.2024 14:16

Please forgive the poor audio quality and the lack of editing, I am currently traveling but I felt compelled to put this out there. It took about 2 hours to complete this bonus episode.

Men and Rubber by Harvey S. Firestone 17.10.2024 41:55

I spent 43.75 hours creating this episode: 8 hours reading, 4.75 hours on Readwise, and 32 hours writing, recording, and editing this podcast. Book: Men and Rubber by Harvey S. Firestone

The Greatest Western Writer: Louis L'Amour 30.09.2024 33:22

Book: The Education of a Wandering Man by Louis L'Amour Reading/Readwise: 6.5 hours Preparing/Recording/editing podcast: 7.5 hours Total Time: 14 hours