The Knowledge Project

Uncovering the timeless principles that drive success. Hosted by Shane Parrish (entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and author), the goal of each episode is simply to master the best of what other people have already figured out. Learn More: Timeless insights into business and life in 5 minutes a week: Shane's Bo

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224 guests, ranked by how many people never want them back.

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   Ravi Gupta

   Ravi Gupta: The Realities of Success · Apr 2023

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   Reed Hastings

   Netflix Founder Reed Hastings on Scaling High-Trust Culture & Bold Judgment · Jun 2025

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   Roger Martin

   #97 Roger Martin: Forward Thinking · Nov 2020

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   Ryan Petersen

   Ryan Petersen: Building Flexport · Aug 2025

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   Sahil Lavingia

   #98 Sahil Lavingia: Observing the Present · Dec 2020

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   Sarah Tavel

   #113 Sarah Tavel: The Value of Intellectual Rigor · Jun 2021

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   Shreyas Doshi

   Shreyas Doshi: Better Teams, Better Products · Sep 2023

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   Tobi Lutke

   Tobi Lütke: Calm Progress · 2 episodes

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   Aaron Dignan

   Aaron Dignan: Change The Way You Work · Feb 2023

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    Adam Karr

    Adam Karr: The Investing Blueprint · Nov 2024

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    Adam Robinson

    Adam Robinson: Positioning Yourself For Success · 3 episodes

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    Alan Mulally

    Alan Mulally: The Power Of Working Together · Nov 2022

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    Ali Almossawi

    #38 Ali Almossawi: Thinking in Algorithms · Aug 2018

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    Amelia Boone

    #34 Amelia Boone: Learning How to Suffer · Jun 2018

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    Apolo Ohno

    #90 Apolo Ohno: Process Versus Prize · Aug 2020

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    Aristotle Koskinas

    Aristotle Koskinas on Greek History · Jan 2017

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    Barbara Coloroso

    #44 Barbara Coloroso: The Kids Are Worth It · Oct 2018

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    Barbara Oakley

    #31 Barbara Oakley: Learning How to Learn · Apr 2018

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    Bernie Marcus

    Bernie Marcus: The Story of Home Depot · Dec 2025

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    Bill Belichick

    Bill Belichick: 8x Super Bowl Champion on Winning, Leadership, and Discipline · May 2025

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    Blake Eastman

    Blake Eastman: Learn to Read Anyone · Jan 2024

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    Brent Gilchrist

    #49 Brent Gilchrist: Goal Mining · Jan 2019

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    Bruce Flatt

    Bruce Flatt on Value, Discipline, and Durability · Apr 2025

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    Carolyn Coughlin

    Carolyn Coughlin: Become A Better Listener · Jan 2023

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    Celeste Headlee

    #51 Celeste Headlee: The Dying Art of Conversation · Feb 2019

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    Charlie Hoehn

    Charlie Hoehn: Write Something People Want to Read · Dec 2024

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    Chris Davis

    Chris Davis: Three Generations of Wealth · Mar 2024

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    Code Cubitt

    #95 Code Cubitt: Coachability Is Critical · Oct 2020

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    Connor Teskey

    Beating the Market: Connor Teskey, CEO Brookfield Asset Management · Mar 2026

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    Dan Kluger

    #45 Dan Kluger: Taking Time to Get It Right · Nov 2018

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    David Heacock

    David Heacock: Building Filterbuy · Feb 2025

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    David Segal

    David Segal: Building a $200m Business · Apr 2024

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    Diana Chapman

    #130 Diana Chapman: Trusting Your Instincts · Feb 2022

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    Doug Conant

    #118 Doug Conant: Leadership With Integrity · Aug 2021

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    Emily Nagoski

    #66 Dr. Emily Nagoski: Pleasure is the Measure · Sep 2019

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    Erin Wade

    Erin Wade: The Mac and Cheese Empire · Sep 2024

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    Esther Wojcicki

    #79 Esther Wojcicki: The “TRICK” to Raising Successful People · Mar 2020

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    Frank Stephenson

    #76 Frank Stephenson: Pushing the Limits of Innovation · Feb 2020

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    George Stalk Jr

    Proven Strategies to Accelerate Growth, Productivity and Profits with George Stalk, Jr. · May 2023

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    Greg Walton

    #64 Greg Walton: The Big Impact of Small Interventions · Aug 2019

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