Fred Smith: The Story of FedEx [Outliers]

Shane Parrish narrates the story of Fred Smith, the founder of FedEx, highlighting his early life challenges, military experiences, and the innovative idea of overnight delivery. The podcast details Smith's struggles in establishing FedEx, including financial crises and operational hurdles, as well as key decisions like choosing Memphis as a hub and the importance of employee incentives and loyalty. It also covers later challenges such as the ZapMail failure, the acquisition of Flying Tigers, and difficulties in the European market, ultimately emphasizing Smith's resilience, adaptability, and his lasting impact on the world of logistics and our relationship with time.