Graham Duncan Book Recommendations

The Aspirational Investor

Taming the Markets to Achieve Your Life's Goals

by Ashvin B. Chhabra

"I really like this somewhat obscure book [by the guy] who runs Jim Simons’ family office." - Graham Duncan (Source)

The Tools

Transform Your Problems into Courage, Confidence, and Creativity

by Phil Stutz

"[Has] a bunch of good hacks in there that I like." - Graham Duncan (Source)

Changing on the Job

Developing Leaders for a Complex World

by Jennifer Garvey Berger

"For people interested in learning more about [Robert Kegan's adult development] model, I recommend [this book]." - Graham Duncan (Source)

In Over Our Heads

The Mental Demands of Modern Life

by Robert Kegan

"Argues adults develop—and make sense of reality—in five discrete phases." - Graham Duncan (Source)

The Highly Sensitive Person

How to Thrive When the World Overwhelms You

by Elaine N. Aron

Graham Duncan mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast. (Source)

A Mind at Home with Itself

How Asking Four Questions Can Free Your Mind, Open Your Heart, and Turn Your World Around

by Byron Katie

Graham Duncan mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast. (Source)

Finite and Infinite Games

by James Carse

"I like [this book] which has been going around a lot." - Graham Duncan (Source)

Discover Your Inner Economist

Use Incentives to Fall in Love, Survive Your Next Meeting, and Motivate Your Dentist

by Tyler Cowen

"Talks about cultural billionaires." - Graham Duncan (Source)

Making Sense of People

The Science of Personality Differences

by Samuel Barondes

"Has had a big impact on my thinking, and I sometimes give a copy to people in the midst of hiring someone or even deciding whether to get engaged." - Graham Duncan (Source)

Tribal Leadership

Leveraging Natural Groups to Build a Thriving Organization

by Dave Logan

"Has looked at thousands of organizations and puts them into categories." - Graham Duncan (Source)

Breakfast at the Victory

The Mysticism of Ordinary Experience

by James Carse

Graham Duncan mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast. (Source)

The Culture Code

The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups

by Daniel Coyle

"[The author looks] at a bunch of different cultures. Pixar, Navy SEALs, [etc...] And he’s looking for patterns among what makes people disproportionately effective as a culture." - Graham Duncan (Source)

The Whole-Brain Child

12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind

by Daniel J. Siegel

Graham Duncan mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast. (Source)

The Advantage

Why Organizational Health Trumps Everything Else In Business

by Patrick Lencioni

"I vote for [this book (as best business book of all time)]." - Graham Duncan (Source)