Episode 113: Let My People Go Surfing - 7th Generation Iroquois!
- Author
- Chris Sears and Trieu Nguyen
- Published
- Fri 22 Aug 2025
- Episode Link
- https://www.clubany.org/post/book-113-a-year-of-magical-learning
Discussion Topic: The 7th Generation Iroquois!
Book Title: Let My People Go Surfing: The Education of a Reluctant Businessman by Yvon Chouinard
In today's exciting episode of YOML (Year of Magical Learning), we dive into Book 113, 'Let My People Go Surfing: The Education of a Reluctant Businessman' by Yvon Chouinard, the legendary founder of Patagonia. The hosts discuss their mixed feelings about the book, the powerful lessons on business and life, and how these insights have helped them shape their own values and culture at Cloy. We also explore the concept of the 'Seventh Generation Iroquois' and how projecting core values far into the future can create meaningful work, relationships, and a balanced life. By aligning decisions with long-term goals and core values, the team provides insight into playing offense in both business and life. Join the discussion and reflect on how playing offense with your core values could impact your life.
00:00 Introduction and Book Overview
00:45 Mixed Feelings on the Book
02:42 Personal Reflections and Lessons
05:04 The Seventh Generation Iroquois Concept
07:16 Applying Core Values in Business and Life
11:01 Sustainability and Long-Term Thinking
26:49 Final Thoughts and Conclusion
