Patrick O'Shaughnessy

136 Patrick O'Shaughnessy Recommended Books

Patrick O'Shaughnessy is a financial analyst and author of two books, The Millennial Money Fix and Investing Made Simple. He is the Chief Investment Officer of O'Shaughnessy Asset Management, which specializes in quantitative equity strategies. With over 17 years of experience in the field, Patrick is recognized as a leader in the investment industry.

136 Books recommended by Patrick O'Shaughnessy

Women

Women

A Novel

Author :Charles Bukowski

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"A fictionalized autobiography of [the author], an alcoholic womanizer and fantastic writer." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

Concentrated Investing

Concentrated Investing

Author :Allen C. Benello

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"What this book re-affirmed for me was the importance of 'committed' capital." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

Werner Herzog

Werner Herzog

A Guide for the Perplexed

Author :Paul Cronin

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"If you have watched and enjoyed any of Werner Herzog’s films, you will love this book." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

The Misbehavior of Markets

The Misbehavior of Markets

A Fractal View of Financial Turbulence

Author :Benoit Mandelbrot

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"A top five investing book of all time." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

The Body Keeps the Score

The Body Keeps the Score

Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma

Author :Bessel van der Kolk

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"[I] found it enlightening, useful, sobering, and often very scary." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

The Warrior Ethos

The Warrior Ethos

Author :Steven Pressfield

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"Fun, and it will definitely fire you up." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

As One Is

As One Is

To Free the Mind from All Conditioning

Author :Jiddu Krishnamurti

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"Only for those interested in philosophy." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

The Wisdom of Life

The Wisdom of Life

Author :Arthur Schopenhauer

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"The best self-help book ever." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

Inside the Investor's Brain

Inside the Investor's Brain

The Power of Mind Over Money

Author :Richard L. Peterson

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"The best book on investor behavior that I’ve ever read." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

Mountains Beyond Mountains

Mountains Beyond Mountains

The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, a Man Who Would Cure the World

Author :Tracy Kidder

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"If you care about health care, philanthropy, drive, or success, read this book." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

The Etymologicon

The Etymologicon

A Circular Stroll Through the Hidden Connections of the English Language

Author :Mark Forsyth

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"If you like factoids, this is a book for you." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

Hackers & Painters

Hackers & Painters

Big Ideas from the Computer Age

Author :Paul Graham

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"A book collection of some of his best [essays]." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

Pre-Suasion

Pre-Suasion

A Revolutionary Way to Influence and Persuade

Author :Robert Cialdini

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"Very interesting and readable." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

Devil Take the Hindmost

Devil Take the Hindmost

A History of Financial Speculation

Author :Edward Chancellor

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"BY FAR—the best collection of investing history lessons ever compiled." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

Mastery

Mastery

The Keys to Success and Long-Term Fulfillment

Author :George Leonard

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"This book, which you can read in a sitting, is a great overview of the process-driven mindset." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

Modern Monopolies

Modern Monopolies

What It Takes to Dominate the 21st Century Economy

Author :Alex Moazed

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"About the 'platform' business model which has stormed the world in the form of Uber, Airnb, Github, and so many others." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

Thai Stick

Thai Stick

Surfers, Scammers, and the Untold Story of the Marijuana Trade

Author :Peter Maguire

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

Patrick O'Shaughnessy recommended this book on a blog post. [Source]

Good Prose

Good Prose

The Art of Nonfiction

Author :Tracy Kidder

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"A great book on writing." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

The Wayfinders

The Wayfinders

Why Ancient Wisdom Matters in the Modern World

Author :Wade Davis

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"I especially loved the chapter on the people of the Anaconda, but every chapter was wonderful." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

Dear Chairman

Dear Chairman

Boardroom Battles and the Rise of Shareholder Activism

Author :Jeff Gramm

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"I highlighted the living hell out of this book." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

The Razor's Edge

The Razor's Edge

Author :W. Somerset Maugham

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"I’ve never before so identified with a main character (Larry)." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

Let My People Go Surfing

Let My People Go Surfing

The Education of a Reluctant Businessman

Author :Yvon Chouinard

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"If you aspire to create a business—to make something—I can think of no better book to inspire you." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

The Snow Leopard

The Snow Leopard

Author :Peter Matthiessen

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"You’ll love this book if you like any of the following: travel writing, philosophy, Zen, Buddhism, navel-gazing, the Himalayas." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

Spent

Spent

Sex, Evolution, and Consumer Behavior

Author :Geoffrey Miller

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"Provides a new way of looking at our motivations, and details how we constantly try to signal certain qualities to friends, family, and potential mates." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

The One Sentence Persuasion Course

The One Sentence Persuasion Course

27 Words to Make the World Do Your Bidding

Author :Blair Warren

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"You can read this in 30 minutes it has several great reminders." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

At Play in the Fields of the Lord

At Play in the Fields of the Lord

Author :Peter Matthiessen

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"Plot, writing, characters, big ideas. This book has it all." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

Ham On Rye

Ham On Rye

A Novel

Author :Charles Bukowski

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"A coming of age story that rings more true than any other I’ve ever read." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

A Short History of Myth

A Short History of Myth

Author :Karen Armstrong

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"More approachable than Campbell's A Hero with a Thousand Faces." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

Priceless

Priceless

The Myth of Fair Value (and How to Take Advantage of It)

Author :William Poundstone

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"A fascinating survey of how humans view and assess prices (hint, we stink at it)." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big

How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big

Kind of the Story of My Life

Author :Scott Adams

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"Colorful and enjoyable." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

The Professor in the Cage

The Professor in the Cage

Why Men Fight and Why We Like to Watch

Author :Jonathan Gottschall

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"This story of an English professor fighting in mixed martial arts fights is a fun combination of history, psychology, and memoir." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

Asset Management

Asset Management

A Systematic Approach to Factor Investing

Author :Andrew Ang

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"For those interested in an overview of markets and investing." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

Impro

Impro

Improvisation and the Theatre

Author :Keith Johnstone

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"I found more interesting-ness per page than anything else I’ve read in a long time." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

Consolations

Consolations

The Solace, Nourishment and Underlying Meaning of Everyday Words

Author :David Whyte

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"You can read this one in an hour or two." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

Positioning

Positioning

The Battle for Your Mind

Author :Al Ries

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"A really great book about communication." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

The Lights in the Tunnel

The Lights in the Tunnel

Automation, Accelerating Technology and the Economy of the Future

Author :Martin Ford

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"Does a great job framing the issues that will emerge in an increasingly automated world." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

Big Data Baseball

Big Data Baseball

Math, Miracles, and the End of a 20-Year Losing Streak

Author :Travis Sawchik

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"This is Moneyball 2.0." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

Sex, Murder, and the Meaning of Life

Sex, Murder, and the Meaning of Life

A Psychologist Investigates How Evolution, Cognition, and Complexity are Revolutionizing our View of Human Nature

Author :Douglas T Kenrick

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"Will help you understand your own behavior better." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

The Outsiders

The Outsiders

Eight Unconventional CEOs and Their Radically Rational Blueprint for Success

Author :William N. Thorndike

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"Contains great lessons for investors because it highlights the importance of capital allocation." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

Deep Value

Deep Value

Author :Tobias E. Carlisle

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"The best book I’ve read in some time on value investing." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

Last Chance to See

Last Chance to See

Author :Douglas Adams

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"The funniest travel book I’ve ever read." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

The Song of the Dodo

The Song of the Dodo

Island Biogeography in an Age of Extinctions

Author :David Quammen

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"If you are interested in evolution this is an amazing read." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

Fooling Some of the People All of the Time

Fooling Some of the People All of the Time

A Long Short (and Now Complete) Story

Author :David Einhorn

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"Filled with great little side stories." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

Walking

Walking

Author :Henry David Thoreau

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"A short, relaxing essay that shows how walking leads to a better, fresher mindset." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

Antifragile

Antifragile

Incerto, Book 3

Author :Nassim Taleb

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"This book will have you asking yourself many provocative and useful questions." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

The Writing Life

The Writing Life

Author :Annie Dillard

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"My favorite book about writing." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

Self Reliance

Self Reliance

Author :Ralph Waldo Emerson

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"My favorite essay from one of my biggest idols." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

The Money Game

The Money Game

Author :Adam Smith

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"Nails investor psychology." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

Einstein's Dreams

Einstein's Dreams

Author :Alan Lightman

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"Uses short stories/vignettes to play with concepts of time." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

The Hidden Life of Trees

The Hidden Life of Trees

What They Feel, How They Communicate―Discoveries from A Secret World

Author :Peter Wohlleben

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"If you like the woods at all, pick this up immediately. You will never see the forest (the 'wood wide web') the same way again." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

Tragedy & Hope

Tragedy & Hope

A History of the World in Our Time

Author :Carroll Quigley

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"You should read the introductory section—it is so compelling." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

It's Earnings That Count

It's Earnings That Count

Finding Stocks with Earnings Power for Long-term Profits

Author :Hewitt Heiserman

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"For anyone interested in accounting and the best calculation of earnings, there are many useful sections." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

The Hero with a Thousand Faces

The Hero with a Thousand Faces

Author :Joseph Campbell

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"One of my favorite books." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

The First Crash

The First Crash

Lessons from the South Sea Bubble

Author :Richard Dale

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"Chronicles the South Sea Trading Company bubble of 1720." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

Finite and Infinite Games

Finite and Infinite Games

Author :James Carse

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"I absolutely loved it." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

Letters of Note

Letters of Note

An Eclectic Collection of Correspondence Deserving of a Wider Audience

Author :Shaun Usher

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"One of the most enjoyable Christmas presents I’ve ever received." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

One Up

One Up

Creativity, Competition, and the Global Business of Video Games

Author :Joost van Dreunen

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"Had great detail on the business history of the video game industry." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

Successful Investing Is a Process

Successful Investing Is a Process

Structuring Efficient Portfolios for Outperformance

Author :Jacques Lussier

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"Definitely not for the faint of heart, but for professionals and committed individual investors, there is a lot of useful information." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

Essays and Lectures

Essays and Lectures

Author :Ralph Waldo Emerson

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"When I am feeling conventional (happens often), Emerson’s essay 'Self Reliance' is my favorite antidote." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

Saving Capitalism From Short-Termism

Saving Capitalism From Short-Termism

How to Build Long-Term Value and Take Back Our Financial Future

Author :Alfred Rappaport

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"Explores the many problems that result from short-term thinking." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

The History of Money

The History of Money

Author :Jack Weatherford

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"Ever since finding this book, I’ve been fascinated with the history of money." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

Gratitude

Gratitude

Author :Oliver Sacks

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"This is a 30-minute read. A collection of wonderful short essays from one of the greatest humans ever." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

Capital Returns

Capital Returns

Investing Through the Capital Cycle

Author :Edward Chancellor

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"Every investor should read this book." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

Value Investing

Value Investing

Tools and Techniques for Intelligent Investment

Author :James Montier

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

Patrick O'Shaughnessy recommended this book on a blog post. [Source]

Ask the Dust

Ask the Dust

Author :John Fante

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"The only book I can think of that I read again immediately." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

Creativity, Inc.

Creativity, Inc.

Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration

Author :Ed Catmull

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"One of the most entertaining and useful business books I’ve ever read." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

Diffusion of Innovations

Diffusion of Innovations

Author :Everett M. Rogers

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"Why do some ideas diffuse quickly through the world while others don’t?" - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

The Upanishads

The Upanishads

Author :Eknath Easwaran

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"One of my five favorite books of all time." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

Setting the Table

Setting the Table

The Transforming Power of Hospitality in Business

Author :Danny Meyer

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"Every business could benefit from [this author's] framework for service and hospitality." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

The Act of Creation

The Act of Creation

Author :Arthur Koestler

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"My favorite book on creativity." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

A Technique for Producing Ideas

A Technique for Producing Ideas

A Simple Five Step Formula for Producing Ideas

Author :James Webb Young

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"If you prefer fast reads and only want to read one of these books, this is the one for you." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

Nobody Wants to Read Your Sh*t

Nobody Wants to Read Your Sh*t

Why That Is and What You Can Do About It

Author :Steven Pressfield

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"This book teaches you how to craft a message." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

Norwegian Wood

Norwegian Wood

Chopping, Stacking, and Drying Wood the Scandinavian Way

Author :Lars Mytting

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"Do you like chopping wood or building fires? If the answer is yes, then you will love this book." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

The Ascent Of Man

The Ascent Of Man

Author :Jacob Bronowski

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"If you like 'big history' books, in the vein of Sapiens, Tragedy & Hope, or The Decline of the West, you will love this one." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

Brute

Brute

The Life of Victor Krulak, U.S. Marine

Author :Robert Coram

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"As much the story of the Marine Corp as a biography of Brute Krulak." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

Amusing Ourselves to Death

Amusing Ourselves to Death

Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business

Author :Neil Postman

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"This book has the best foreword I can recall. Read the entire thing." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

Chaos Monkeys

Chaos Monkeys

Obscene Fortune and Random Failure in Silicon Valley

Author :Antonio Garcia Martinez

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"A look inside startup culture, filled with hijinks." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

The Personal MBA

The Personal MBA

Master the Art of Business

Author :Josh Kaufman

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"If you dislike (most) business books like I do, but want to learn about the business of business, this book is a great tool." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

Natural Born Heroes

Natural Born Heroes

Mastering the Lost Secrets of Strength and Endurance

Author :Christopher McDougall

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"If you liked Born to Run (another book by the same author), you’ll enjoy this story." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

Deep Survival

Deep Survival

Who Lives, Who Dies, and Why

Author :Laurence Gonzales

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"Incredible book." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

The Tiger

The Tiger

A True Story of Vengeance and Survival

Author :John Vaillant

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"One of the most amazing books I’ve read in the last few years." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

The Fourth Revolution

The Fourth Revolution

The Global Race to Reinvent the State

Author :John Micklethwait

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"Brilliantly well written." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

A Year with Rumi

A Year with Rumi

Daily Readings

Author :Coleman Barks

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"There are some arresting and beautiful poems that will make you think." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

Creativity

Creativity

Flow and the Psychology of Discovery and Invention

Author :Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"Studies creative people and creates a common framework for creativity based on their lives and insights." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

The True Believer

The True Believer

Thoughts on the Nature of Mass Movements

Author :Eric Hoffer

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"Simultaneously a book on history, psychology, influence, and salesmanship." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

Managing Oneself

Managing Oneself

Author :Peter Drucker

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"Just a short essay, but it is spot on." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

The Accidental Universe

The Accidental Universe

The World You Thought You Knew

Author :Alan Lightman

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"A beautifully written book about current findings (and worldviews) in physics." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

Essays and Aphorisms

Essays and Aphorisms

Author :Arthur Schopenhauer

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"There is no more readable or insightful philosopher than [this author]. This book covers just about everything." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

Metaphors We Live By

Metaphors We Live By

Author :George Lakoff

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"Intense, but it is the best book I’ve read about how we learn and communicate." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

When Breath Becomes Air

When Breath Becomes Air

Author :Paul Kalanithi

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"The memoir of a successful neurosurgeon who is diagnosed with lung cancer." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

Scientific Advertising

Scientific Advertising

Author :Claude C. Hopkins

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"It is like a list of first principles for effective communication of ideas." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

The Dog Stars

The Dog Stars

Author :Peter Heller

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"A beautifully written post-apocalyptic novel." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

The Robert Collier Letter Book

The Robert Collier Letter Book

Author :Robert Collier

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"Even though it has little to do with investing, I got so much out of it I thought I’d share." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

Let Your Life Speak

Let Your Life Speak

Listening for the Voice of Vocation

Author :Parker J. Palmer

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"The author is a quasi-Emerson/Thoreau for modern times." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

Lateral Thinking

Lateral Thinking

Creativity Step by Step

Author :Edward De Bono

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"Refreshing and extremely helpful." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

Boyd

Boyd

The Fighter Pilot Who Changed the Art of War

Author :Robert Coram

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"This guy was incredible." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

The Systems Bible

The Systems Bible

The Beginner's Guide to Systems Large and Small

Author :John Gall

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"A clear, incredibly well thought out message: don’t build systems unless you absolutely need to." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

Adapt

Adapt

Why Success Always Starts with Failure

Author :Tim Harford

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"Using excellent examples, [the author] explains that to make progress, you must fail often and fail productively." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

The Fish That Ate the Whale

The Fish That Ate the Whale

The Life and Times of America's Banana King

Author :Rich Cohen

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"The most fun book that I’ve read in a while." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

A Few Lessons from Sherlock Holmes

A Few Lessons from Sherlock Holmes

Author :Peter Bevelin

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"I wrote a post about how much I loved this book." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

The Origin of Consciousness in the Breakdown of the Bicameral Mind

The Origin of Consciousness in the Breakdown of the Bicameral Mind

Author :Julian Jaynes

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"This is a mind f**k." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

The Dragons of Eden

The Dragons of Eden

Speculations on the Evolution of Human Intelligence

Author :Carl Sagan

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"I love to read about human evolution because it reminds me how slow our biology changes." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

The Prize

The Prize

The Epic Quest for Oil, Money & Power

Author :Daniel Yergin

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"Might be the best book I’ve ever read." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

Contrarian Investment Strategies

Contrarian Investment Strategies

The Psychological Edge

Author :David Dreman

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"One of the first books I read on investing when I was 22 and remains one of the best." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

The Most Important Thing

The Most Important Thing

Uncommon Sense for the Thoughtful Investor

Author :Howard Marks

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"One of my favorite books on value/distressed investing." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

Shoe Dog

Shoe Dog

A Memoir by the Creator of Nike

Author :Phil Knight

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"A perfect business book & memoir hybrid." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

WAR

WAR

Author :Sebastian Junger

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"This book was the best I've ever read on the psychology of war." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

Quality Investing

Quality Investing

Owning the best companies for the long term

Author :Torkell T. Eide

Patrick O'Shaughnessy- Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"There isn’t anything revolutionary in here, but for fundamental stock analysts out there, this book offers a lot to chew on." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

Zero to One

Zero to One

Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future

Author :Peter Thiel

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"An obvious suggestion, because [this book] is the talk of the town and sits at the top of bestseller lists everywhere." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

Double Your Profits

Double Your Profits

In Six Months or Less

Author :Bob Fifer

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"Bad title for a very interesting (if somewhat dated) book." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

What Works on Wall Street

What Works on Wall Street

The Classic Guide to the Best-Performing Investment Strategies of All Time

Author :James O'Shaughnessy

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"My entire personal portfolio is dedicated to these ideas." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

The Right Stuff

The Right Stuff

Author :Tom Wolfe

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"If you like American History and/or stories of pushing the limits of human capability and endurance, this book is for you." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

Drunk Tank Pink

Drunk Tank Pink

And Other Unexpected Forces That Shape How We Think, Feel, and Behave

Author :Adam Alter

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"Chock full of interesting and useful examples of subconscious behavioral triggers, including several specific to the stock market." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

Success

Success

Author :Martin Amis

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"Because I like to laugh around the holidays." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

Against the Gods

Against the Gods

The Remarkable Story of Risk

Author :Peter L. Bernstein

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"An older book, but a wonderful history of our concept of risk." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

The Perfect Bet

The Perfect Bet

How Science and Math Are Taking the Luck Out of Gambling

Author :Adam Kucharski

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"A fun book on gambling, odds, and finding suckers." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

Negotiating the Impossible

Negotiating the Impossible

How to Break Deadlocks and Resolve Ugly Conflicts (without Money or Muscle)

Author :Deepak Malhotra

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"Lays out three key aspects of negotiation: framing, process, and empathy." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

The Shareholder Value Myth

The Shareholder Value Myth

How Putting Shareholders First Harms Investors, Corporations, and the Public

Author :Lynn Stout

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"Very short, and you really only need to read part 1." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

Rational Expectations

Rational Expectations

Asset Allocation for Investing Adults

Author :William Bernstein

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"Very straightforward and informative." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

The Sovereign Individual

The Sovereign Individual

Mastering the Transition to the Information Age

Author :James Dale Davidson

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"It was published in the late 1990’s, but is enjoying a very well-deserved resurgence." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

Shadow Divers

Shadow Divers

The True Adventure of Two Americans Who Risked Everything to Solve One of the Last Mysteries of World War II

Author :Robert Kurson

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"I could not put this book down." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

The Value Investors

The Value Investors

Lessons from the World's Top Fund Managers

Author :Ronald Chan

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"A great collection of ideas." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

Streaming, Sharing, Stealing

Streaming, Sharing, Stealing

Big Data and the Future of Entertainment

Author :Michael D. Smith

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"If you are a 'content creator' or creative type, understanding the dynamics in these industries is key." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Author :Peter F. Drucker

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"If you want the most business oriented book on creativity, you cannot do better." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

The Essays of Warren Buffett

The Essays of Warren Buffett

Lessons for Corporate America

Author :Lawrence A. Cunningham

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"Touting advice from Buffett is so clichéd in the investment world, but for good a reason." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

The Power of Myth

The Power of Myth

Author :Joseph Campbell

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"One of the most interesting series of interviews ever." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

The River of Doubt

The River of Doubt

Theodore Roosevelt's Darkest Journey

Author :Candice Millard

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"[This book] reads more like Indiana Jones that non-fiction." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

The Dao of Capital

The Dao of Capital

Austrian Investing in a Distorted World

Author :Mark Spitznagel

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"Suggests a very contrarian approach which would require insane discipline to make work." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

Thinking in Systems

Thinking in Systems

Author :Donella H. Meadows

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"If you want a new way to think about yourself, your business, the market, or any other system of parts and interactions, this is the book for you." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

Incognito

Incognito

The Secret Lives of the Brain

Author :David Eagleman

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"One of my favorite books on the brain and the bizarre things it makes us do." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

The Everything Store

The Everything Store

Jeff Bezos and the Age of Amazon

Author :Brad Stone

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"A history of my favorite company and its enigmatic leader." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

Rise of the Robots

Rise of the Robots

Technology and the Threat of a Jobless Future

Author :Martin Ford

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"Explains what skills will be most useful in the age of automation." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy [Source]

FAQs

Q1: What books does Patrick O'Shaughnessy recommend?

Patrick O'Shaughnessy recommends a wide range of books including modern classics such as The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand, The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham, and Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell.

The books that Patrick O'Shaughnessy recommends are meant to help readers become better investors by understanding the fundamentals of finance, making wise decisions in the stock market, and become successful entrepreneurs.

The topics covered in the books recommended by Patrick O'Shaughnessy include value investing, financial analysis, market trends, business strategies and much more.

The books recommended by Patrick O'Shaughnessy differ from other books because they provide an easy to understand yet comprehensive viewpoint on how to become a successful investor, entrepreneur, and financial analyst.

Patrick O'Shaughnessy is an American investor, entrepreneur, and financial analyst with over 25 years of experience in the finance industry. He is the founder and CEO of O'Shaughnessy Asset Management and author of several books on financial analysis.