Phil Knight started Nike as a US distributor of Japanese shoes. Importer. He is a self described shy person. To the extent he mentioned it as a reason for not going public back in the days with Nike.

He writes in an open way about his flaws and vulnerabilities.

He really really liked sports. And he and others working with him really really like shoes. It is easy to relate to that. Just think about holding your new running shoes. I like running. And I like having my new running shoes.

He makes mistakes. He never gives up. He does what he likes. He takes risks. He get tired, angry, stressed.

This is how inspiration looks and feels like.

Here is the book. I get no affiliate or other payment from any of the links. I get inspired.