A compilation of the best tips and lessons that Guy Raz learned from interviewing the founders of the world's greatest businesses on his podcast of the same name.

Whether it's mythology or superhero movies, we're accustomed to loving tales of heroes who use their ingenuity to rise up from nothing and triumph against overwhelming odds. And the same is true in the business world.

Guy Raz is a journalist and NPR host whose podcast How I Built This features entrepreneurs and innovators telling the stories behind their success.

In this book, Raz highlights key moments from his years of hosting the podcast, and shows you what it takes to build a company from the ground up.