The Hard Thing About Hard Things

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The Hard Thing About Hard Things Playlist

by Ben Horowitz

20 tracks

balanced

Aug 12, 2026

2 mixes for this book

This playlist reflects the entrepreneurial spirit and emotional complexity of 'The Hard Thing About Hard Things' by Ben Horowitz. The instrumental tracks capture the tension, resilience, and strategic thinking required in startup leadership, while the vocal songs explore themes of struggle, perseverance, and triumph. Together, they create a dynamic listening experience that parallels the book's journey through hard choices and ultimate success.

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Track List

20 songs

1

Ode

Nils Frahm · Solo

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2

Unfolding

MEUTE · Puls

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3

A Deal with Chaos

Jóhann Jóhannsson · Orphée

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4

Fracture

Wiljan · Fracture

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5

Clear Light

Goldmund · Clear Light

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6

An Ending (Ascent) - Remastered 2005

Brian Eno · Full 80s

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7

Elegy for the Arctic

Ludovico Einaudi · Memories

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8

Sleepwalk

Santo & Johnny · Ma Il Cielo E' Sempre Piu' Blu

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9

Night owl

oerra · Night owl

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10

Run Boy Run

Woodkid · Motorcycle Rides

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11

Lose Yourself

Doug Munro · Boogaloo to Eminem

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12

Eye of the Tiger

Survivor · Músicas dos Anos 80 - Internacionais

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13

Dog Days Are Over

Florence + The Machine · International Women's Day 2025

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14

Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger

8-Bit Misfits · Arcade Versions of Daft Punk

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15

Don't Stop Me Now - 2012 Remaster

Killer Queen · We Will Rock You 10th Anniversary Edition [Remastered 2012]

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16

Stronger

8-Bit Misfits · 8-Bit Versions of Kanye West

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17

Heroes (feat. Alessio Bertallot)

David Bowie · Heels Belles

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18

My Shot

Lin-Manuel Miranda · Awesome Movie Mix

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19

Fighter

Christina Aguilera · 2000s Pop Essentials

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20

Don’t Give Too Much of a Fuck

Luminary Flux · Too Many Monsters in My Closet

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