Origins Vol. III
Summary
This episode features four stories about pivotal decisions that changed lives: Sam Phillips discovering Elvis Presley, Fred Smith gambling to save FedEx, Dr. Seuss creating his pen name after a college incident, and Brad Pitt landing his first role after a stripper’s advice.
Topics discussed
Introduction and overview of the four stories
Podcast promotion and call to action
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Story 1: The $4 Crown and the discovery of Elvis
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Story 2: Money on the Line and Fred Smith's gamble
Story 3: One Drink Two Drink and the origin of Dr. Seuss
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Story 4: The Stripper's Advice and Brad Pitt's big break
Credits, disclaimer, and subscription info
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