Episode · Invest Like the Best · 2017-03-28

Patrick O'Shaughnessy, Ted Seides & Brent Beshore: books mentioned on Invest Like the Best #30

Ted Seides and Brent Beshore – The Future of Asset Management - [Invest Like the Best, EP.30]

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This week, my good friends Ted Seides and Brent Beshore join me to discuss the future of asset management and a ton of fun side topics.

Ted Seides recommended The Book of Joy by Dalai Lama and others, and discussed The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz. Patrick O'Shaughnessy recommended Double Your Profits by Bob Fifer and The Systems Bible by John Gall. Brent Beshore recommended Making Sense of God by Timothy J. Keller, and discussed Drive by Daniel H. Pink.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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  1. The Four Agreements

    Don Miguel Ruiz · at 43:09

    The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz is a bestselling guide that outlines simple, powerful life principles aimed at personal freedom and emotional well-being.

    Discussed
    “It's definitely in the last two years that I was introduced to Don Miguel Ruiz's The Four Agreements. And the one that resonated most is the concept of not making assumptions.”
    Where to get it
  2. Double Your Profits

    Bob Fifer · at 50:40

    Double Your Profits by Bob Fifer is a business guide focused on operational efficiency and management strategies designed to enhance company profitability.

    Recommended
    “There's that really hokey titled book, how to double your profits in six months or less. I think the author's name is Bob Pfeiffer. Don't get divorced.”
    Where to get it
  3. Drive

    Daniel H. Pink · at 54:16

    Drive by Daniel H. Pink is a popular psychology and management book that explores the science of human motivation, arguing that traditional reward systems are outdated and that true engagement stems from autonomy, mastery, and purpose.

    Discussed
    “So there's been a lot of behavioral psychology books written. Daniel Pink, you know, synthesize a lot of really good literature in his book drive, which I think holds considerable merit in some instances.”
    Where to get it
  4. The Book of Joy

    Dalai Lama; Desmond Tutu; Douglas Carlton Abrams · at 1:26:44

    The Book of Joy by Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu, and Douglas Carlton Abrams presents deep spiritual dialogues on how to cultivate enduring happiness and hope amidst personal and global suffering.

    Recommended
    “I recently have read a book called the book of joy, which is a series of conversations with Bishop Tutu and the Dalai Lama talking about what creates joy and happiness and life.”
    Where to get it
  5. The Systems Bible

    John Gall · at 1:27:32

    The Systems Bible by John Gall is a provocative exploration of the philosophy and mechanics behind how systems actually function, written by a late physician.

    Recommended
    “There's a book called the systems Bible by John Gall, who was actually, I believe a doctor, um, passed away a number of years ago talking about sort of the philosophy of systems and it's called the systems Bible.”
    Where to get it
  6. Making Sense of God

    Timothy J. Keller · at 1:29:32

    Making Sense of God by Timothy J. Keller is a philosophical and theological book that explores the reasons behind religious belief and addresses modern skepticism.

    Recommended
    “I'm going to get him to nudge to read it at some point is making sense of God by Tim Keller. And regardless of wherever you are in your faith journey, I think it's a book that lays bare the alternatives to faith”
    Where to get it