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The Psychology of Money w/ Morgan Housel

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Aug 9, 2023

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Morgan Housel

Morgan Housel, bestselling author of 'The Psychology of Money' and partner at Collaborative Fund, dives into the intricate relationship between psychology and finance. He shares insights on the emotional triggers behind financial decisions, emphasizing the significance of cash reserves and personalized investment strategies. The conversation touches on the psychological pitfalls of extreme frugality, the impact of identity on financial happiness, and the importance of understanding personal risk tolerance—highlighting a holistic approach to achieving financial independence.

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Psychology of Money

Morgan Housel wrote "The Psychology of Money" after years of observing financial behavior.
He realized that psychology, not finance, explains many financial decisions.

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Behavioral Finance vs. Traditional Finance

Behavioral finance is difficult to teach because it lacks clear formulas and data like traditional finance.
It's more about understanding behavior than memorizing equations.

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Defining True Wealth

True wealth is controlling your time and having independence, not accumulating material possessions.
This allows you to pursue what truly matters and reduces misery.

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Unraveling the Psychology of Financial Decisions

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Beyond Numbers: The Psychology of Finance

05:55 • 10min

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The Cost of Identity and the Pursuit of Happiness

15:27 • 7min

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The Perils of Extreme Frugality

22:00 • 9min

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Navigating Notion and Financial Challenges

31:29 • 7min

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Navigating Investment Risks

38:33 • 21min

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What We Knew

Terror, Mass Murder, and Everyday Life in Nazi Germany

Eric A. Johnson

Karl-Heinz Reuband

This book combines the expertise of a German sociologist and an American historian to offer a startling oral history of life in the Third Reich. It draws on oral histories and a unique survey of 4,000 people, including both German Jews and non-Jewish Germans, who lived under the Nazi regime. The research confirms that both Germans and Jews were aware of the mass murder of European Jews as it was occurring. It also refutes long-held assumptions, suggesting that Hitler and National Socialism were genuinely popular among ordinary Germans, and that intimidation and terror played a minor role in enforcing loyalty. The book is crucial for understanding life in the Third Reich and is a central work for scholars of the Holocaust, World War II, and totalitarianism.

Security Analysis

Benjamin Graham

David L. Dodd

First published in 1934, Security Analysis is a seminal work in the field of finance that lays the intellectual foundation for value investing. The book, written by Benjamin Graham and David L. Dodd, distinguishes between investing and speculating, emphasizes the importance of thorough financial analysis, and introduces key concepts such as the 'margin of safety. ' The sixth edition includes commentary from leading Wall Street money managers and a foreword by Warren E. Buffett, who has praised the book for its enduring relevance in modern markets.

The intelligent investor

Jason Zweig

Benjamin Graham

Written by Benjamin Graham, 'The Intelligent Investor' is a seminal work on value investing that has inspired millions since its original publication in 1949. The book emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between investing and speculation, calculating the intrinsic value of companies, and maintaining a margin of safety. The revised edition includes updated commentary by Jason Zweig, who provides modern examples and insights to help readers apply Graham's principles in today's market. Warren Buffett, a disciple of Graham, has praised the book as 'the best book about investing ever written'.

The Psychology of Money

Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness

Morgan Housel

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.

#128: Renowned financial columnist, Morgan Housel joins for a deep dive into the psychology of money. We discuss the mindset of winning investors, new ways to deal with risk and strategies to achieve financial independence, including tips to build up cash, the most essential financial hack that everyone needs to know and more. (This episode originally aired in June 2021, but I really enjoyed re-listening to it and thought you would too).

Morgan Housel (@morganhousel) is the bestselling author of The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness. He's also a partner at Collaborative Fund and a former columnist at The Motley Fool and The Wall Street Journal.

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Resources Mentioned

Morgan Housel: Twitter | Blog | Website | LinkedIn

Morgan’s Book: The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness

FIRE Movement Documentary: Playing With FIRE

Benjamin Graham's Books: The Intelligent Investor | Security Analysis

Eric Johnson's Book on Nazi Germany: What We Knew

Jason Zweig’s Column on WSJ

Full Show Notes

(03:21) What Drove Morgan to Write ‘The Psychology of Money’

(04:28) Finance on Paper vs. Finance in the Real World

(07:35) The Ultimate Goal of Learning and Mastering Money

(09:55) Financial Independence as a Spectrum

(15:07) Building Up Cash: To Save More or to Earn More

(18:11) Tactics to Stop Wanting More

(21:56) The Extremities of the FIRE Movement

(24:07) Why People Become Irrational with Money

(30:23) The Impact of the 29-Year Recession Gap in Australia

(33:45) The Best Way to Learn from History for Risk Tolerance

(43:43) An Analysis of the Best Performing Mutual Funds

(48:52) How Overconfidence Can Lead to Trouble

(51:39) Ways to Educate People about the Basics of Finance

(55:18) The Volatility of Cryptocurrency

(56:20) The Most Overlooked Aspect of Behavioral Finance

(57:42) The Only Financial Hack You Need in Your Life

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