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Discover the excellence of history's uncommon leaders, ideas, and businesses through weekly podcast episodes, each exploring key insights from a must-read book. "I am a voracious reader... I am convinced that the single most important thing you can do is to read and think. The more you read, the more you know, and the better decisions you make." — Charlie Munger
#26 The Hidden Cost of Power: Zemurray’s Final Chapter (Pt. 2)
Uncommon Excellence
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2 months ago
#26 The Hidden Cost of Power: Zemurray’s Final Chapter (Pt. 2)
Sam Zemurray’s story isn’t just about building an empire—it’s about what happens when power demands a price. This episode pulls back the curtain on the unseen battles, the sacrifices made in silence, and the reputation wars that defined the final act of the Banana King’s life. It’s a story about ambition’s cost and the fragile line between legacy and infamy.
Power isn’t just about what you build—it’s about what you’re willing to risk to keep it. But some things—family, integrity, true legacy—are too important to sacrifice, no matter the stakes. As we unpack Zemurray’s last moves, we confront the question every founder faces: When the cost of power becomes personal, how do you decide what’s worth holding onto?
Uncommon Excellence
Discover the excellence of history's uncommon leaders, ideas, and businesses through weekly podcast episodes, each exploring key insights from a must-read book. "I am a voracious reader... I am convinced that the single most important thing you can do is to read and think. The more you read, the more you know, and the better decisions you make." — Charlie Munger
