The Tim Ferriss Show

Tim Ferriss: Bestselling Author, Human Guinea Pig•tim.blog

Tim Ferriss is a self-experimenter and bestselling author, best known for The 4-Hour Workweek, which has been translated into 40+ languages. Newsweek calls him "the world's best human guinea pig," and The New York Times calls him "a cross between Jack Welch and a Buddhist monk." In this show, he deconstructs world-class performers from eclectic areas (investing, chess, pro sports, etc.), digging deep to find the tools, tactics, and tricks that listeners can use.

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#872: Graham Duncan — Talent Is the Best Asset Class (Repost)

In this repost episode, Graham Duncan, co-founder of East Rock Capital, delves into his nuanced approach to spotting exceptional human potential, particularly in the finance space. He explains how he develops a "taste" for talent, rigorously assesses integrity and commerciality through extensive referencing, and identifies key traits like originality and the ability to "triage" ideas. Graham also discusses personal growth through surfacing hidden assumptions, embracing discomfort, and applying concepts like "finite and infinite games" to career and life.

Jul 01, 2026•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 872

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