Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford · Pushkin Industries

Shoes, Booze and the Pursuit of Happiness (Pt 1)

January 16, 2026·39 min

The episode recounts the story of Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh's ambitious but troubled behavior during the early COVID-19 pandemic, leading to his friends' intervention.

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