I read a chapter of How I Built This for you

In this episode, I'm diving into How I Built This by Guy Raz, exploring the incredible story of how Airbnb's cofounders bootstrapped their way to building one of the most recognizable brands in the world. I focused on the chapter detailing Airbnb's early days—when Brian Chesky, Joe Gebbia, and Nathan Blecharczyk were struggling to pay rent and came up with the wild idea of renting out air mattresses in their apartment. This chapter brilliantly captures the scrappy, resourceful spirit of bootstrapping and the power of solving your own problem.

Guy Raz has mastered the art of the interview-based podcast, and this book is a perfect example of how that format can be repurposed into compelling long-form content. Each chapter reads like a conversation (if a little jargon-heavy)—accessible, engaging, and full of practical wisdom from entrepreneurs who've been in the trenches. It's proof that great storytelling transcends medium.

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