Graham Duncan

Graham Duncan

Investment Manager and Author

Graham Duncan is an investment professional who curates thoughtful reads on personal development, psychology, and professional growth.

Investors & Finance

Graham Duncan is an investment manager known for his focus on psychology, philosophy, and human development in professional contexts. He has authored and curated works examining how people grow and adapt in complex environments. His reading list reflects a deep interest in self-awareness and emotional intelligence.

14 Books Recommended by Graham Duncan

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#1

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11 people recommended

I like [this book] which has been going around a lot.

Also recommended by: Tobi Lutke, Daniel Gross, Jane Mcgonigal, Kevin Kelly, Patrick Oshaughnessy, Ryan Shea, Simon Sinek, Stewart Brand, Tristan Harris, Derek Sivers

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6 people recommendedrecommended 2x

Has looked at thousands of organizations and puts them into categories.

Has looked at thousands of organizations and puts them into categories.

Also recommended by: Reid Hoffman, David Allen, Patrick Bet David, Sahil Lavingia, Tony Hsieh

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4 people recommendedrecommended 2x

[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.

[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.

Also recommended by: Changpeng Zhao, Tony Robbins, Derek Sivers

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#4

The Aspirational Investor

by Ashvin B. Chhabra

2 people recommended

I really like this somewhat obscure book [by the guy] who runs Jim Simons’ family office.

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Also recommended by: Fred Wilson

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#5

The Tools

by Phil Stutz

2 people recommendedrecommended 2x

[Has] a bunch of good hacks in there that I like.

[Has] a bunch of good hacks in there that I like.

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Also recommended by: Whitney Cummings

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2 people recommendedrecommended 2x

Argues adults developβ€”and make sense of realityβ€”in five discrete phases.

Argues adults developβ€”and make sense of realityβ€”in five discrete phases.

Also recommended by: Ray Dalio

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The Highly Sensitive Person

by Elaine N. Aron

2 people recommended

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

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Also recommended by: Alanis Morissette

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#8

A Mind at Home with Itself

by Byron Katie

2 people recommendedrecommended 2x

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

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

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Also recommended by: Tony Robbins

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2 people recommendedrecommended 2x

I vote for [this book (as best business book of all time)].

I vote for [this book (as best business book of all time)].

Also recommended by: Changpeng Zhao

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#10

Changing on the Job

by Jennifer Garvey Berger

For people interested in learning more about [Robert Kegan's adult development] model, I recommend [this book].

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#11

Discover Your Inner Economist

by Tyler Cowen

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Talks about cultural billionaires.

Talks about cultural billionaires.

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#12

Making Sense of People

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.

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#13

Breakfast at the Victory

by James Carse

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

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#14

The Whole-Brain Child

by Daniel J. Siegel

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

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