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Mentioned in 300 episodes

The Psychology of Money

Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness

Book • 2020

In 'The Psychology of Money,' Morgan Housel delves into the psychological and emotional aspects of financial decisions.

The book consists of 19 short stories that illustrate how personal history, worldview, emotions, and biases influence financial outcomes.

Housel emphasizes the importance of behavior over knowledge in managing money, highlighting the power of compounding, the dangers of greed, and the pursuit of happiness beyond mere wealth accumulation.

He advocates for a frugal lifestyle, long-term perspective, and a balanced approach to investing, stressing that financial success is more about mindset and discipline than about technical financial knowledge.

Mentioned by

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Mentioned in 300 episodes

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Mentioned by

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Mentioned by

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Mentioned by

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, highlighting its popularity and translations.

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Mentioned by

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as a book that changed how he thinks about money.

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Mentioned by

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Mentioned by

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in the introduction as one of

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Mentioned by

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Recommended by

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and his brother, who both enjoyed the book.

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Mentioned by

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as a book that changed his life regarding money and finance.

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Mentioned by

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while discussing books on personal finance.

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Mentioned by

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as a bestselling author whose book "Psychology of Money" is referenced in the podcast.

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as a book with short, self-contained chapters.

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Mentioned by

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as an amazing book about Warren Buffett and the psychology of money.

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Mentioned by

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as a phenomenal book, particularly praising its storytelling.

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Mentioned by

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as his first book, which was released in 2020, focusing on investing.

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Mentioned as

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Mentioned by

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Mentioned by

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in the context of financial freedom and the psychology of money.

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