My American Journey

by Colin Powell and Joseph E. Persico · 1995

Colin Powell's autobiography with Joseph E. Persico, cited by Ben Horowitz as very interesting on leadership.

Why this author is included

Colin Powell · Military leader and statesman

Joseph E. Persico · Writer and historian

Who recommends it

1 person has recommended My American Journey. Each entry links to the source.

I think Colin Powell's book, his autobiography, is very, very interesting on leadership.

Recommended · Exact quote Source: Tim Ferriss

Evidence details

Ben Horowitz Transcript - The Tim Ferriss Show

Horowitz cited Powell's autobiography in the same first-time-founder book discussion after naming The Black Jacobins.

The quote is taken word for word from the source.

Tim Ferriss · 2019-11-12 · accessed 2026-06-23

Transcript · Podcast transcript

In response to a books-for-founders question, Horowitz says Colin Powell's autobiography is very interesting on leadership.

What the author has done, shown separately from who recommends the book.

Colin PowellMilitary leader and statesman

Co-author of My American Journey.

Joseph E. PersicoWriter and historian

Co-author of My American Journey.