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Morgan Housel - The Art Of Money, Economic Madness, And Building Wealth

Apr 21, 2025

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The podcast emphasizes the importance of understanding the behavioral aspects of wealth-building rather than solely focusing on intellectual strategies.

It highlights the negative impact of blanket tariffs on the economy while suggesting some tariffs may be justified for national security.

The discussion reveals that true financial satisfaction is tied to recognizing 'enough' and managing expectations rather than mere wealth accumulation.

Deep dives

Current Economic Climate and Tariffs

The podcast discusses the rapidly changing economy, highlighting the skepticism surrounding the current U.S. government's approach, particularly regarding tariffs. It points out that many Americans feel disenfranchised after four decades, which makes the government's choices seem misguided and self-destructive. Historically, economic crises were often countered with swift governmental responses, unlike today's situation where government actions create instability from within. The discussion notes that this could serve as a real-time test of ideologies surrounding economic policies and the potential consequences of trade wars.

Intro

4min

Economic Challenges and Global Trade Dynamics

16min

Understanding Debt Dynamics: Comparing Government, Corporate, and Household Finances

6min

Navigating Financial Resilience

16min

Reflections on Money and Validation

17min

Defining Enough: The Intersection of Happiness and Wealth

5min

Risky Ventures: The Psychology of Cryptocurrency Investment

8min

Talking points: culture, economics, mindset, debt, Ed Hardy

To maybe understate things, it's a jungle out there right now, financially speaking. I've really enjoyed Morgan's books and perspective, so in early April, I asked him to come on. He shared TONS of insight on tariffs, what's next, how the average person can change their financial straights for the better, even Fartcoin. Listen in.

(00:00:00) - What in the world is going on

(00:09:35) - If it’s about bringing manufacturing back, then will jobs go to workers—or to automation?

(00:16:37) - On tariff misconceptions and myths, and the difference between personal debt and government debt

(00:25:27) - How does the average person weather the storm?

(00:29:49) - How building wealth is behavioral, not intellectual, and the anti-capitalist mindset

(00:38:19) - What to do when you’re struggling to get your finances under control

(00:44:00) - Discovering why you actually want more money, and raising kids with good financial sense

(00:59:04) - How do you learn what “enough” is, and the psychology of bitcoin

Morgan Housel is a partner at The Collaborative Fund. He is a two-time winner of the Best in Business Award from the Society of American Business Editors and Writers, winner of the New York Times Sidney Award, and a two-time finalist for the Gerald Loeb Award for Distinguished Business and Financial Journalism. He lives in Seattle with his wife and two kids.

Connect with Morgan

-Coming in October: The Art of Spending Money: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/741239/the-art-of-spending-money-by-morgan-housel/

-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganhousel/

-Podcast: https://lnk.to/vDltf2

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