Morgan Housel once looked back at his twenties as a carefree, simple time, living in a beautiful apartment with his wife. But she quickly reminded him how anxious he truly was. His nostalgia had erased the uncertainty he once felt, just like how investors look back at past market growth and assume success was inevitable. In this episode, Morgan explains why the past is never as clear as we remember and why the future won’t be either. He also shares how entrepreneurs can build wealth despite uncertainty, the key to long-term success in the stock market, and practical strategies for sustainable financial planning.

In this episode, Hala and Morgan will discuss: 

(00:00) Introduction

(02:14) Why Most Financial Resolutions Fail

(04:06) Balancing Saving and Spending Habits

(09:15) The Power of Long-Term Investing

(13:30) Navigating Startup Risks Wisely

(15:49) What Sets Genius Entrepreneurs Apart

(18:50) Why Doubt Is Necessary for Entrepreneurs

(22:23) How Hindsight Can Misguide Investors

(29:22) Wealth Inequality in the Social Media Era

(34:36) Turning Anxiety About the Future into Action

(40:23) The Financial Mistakes We Keep Repeating

(48:38) Elon Musk’s Extreme Risk-Taking Strategy

(50:42) Embracing Failure for Lasting Success

(53:55) How Rumors Shape Financial Markets

Morgan Housel is an investor, partner at The Collaborative Fund, and author of the New York Times bestsellers The Psychology of Money and Same As Ever. A former columnist for The Motley Fool and The Wall Street Journal, he simplifies complex financial ideas, emphasizing long-term thinking, compounding, and decision-making over market predictions. He is also a two-time Best in Business Award winner from the Society of American Business Editors and Writers.

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Resources Mentioned:

Morgan Housel: How to ACTUALLY Build Wealth, Investing to Gain Financial Independence | E266: youngandprofiting.co/4147SpO 

Morgan’s Book, The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness: amzn.to/3EoljZ0 

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