The Psychology of Money
Published
2020
Pages
256
Language
English
ISBN
9780857197689
About this book
Doing well with money isn’t necessarily about what you know. It’s about how you behave. And behavior is hard to teach, even to really smart people. Money—investing, personal finance, and business decisions—is typically taught as a math-based field, where data and formulas tell us exactly what to do. But in the real world people don’t make financial decisions on a spreadsheet. They make them at the dinner table, or in a meeting room, where personal history, your own unique view of the world, ego, pride, marketing, and odd incentives are scrambled together. In The Psychology of Money, award-winning author Morgan Housel shares 19 short stories exploring the strange ways people think about money and teaches you how to make better sense of one of life’s most important topics.
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The Psychology of Money is an essential read for anyone looking to improve their financial decision-making by understanding the human element of money. Its engaging stories make complex behavioral finance accessible, offering timeless wisdom. Skip it if you're seeking specific stock picks or complex economic theories; this book focuses on the 'why' behind our financial choices.
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The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel argues that financial success hinges more on behavior than knowledge. While money is often taught as a math-based field, real-world decisions are influenced by personal history, ego, and unique perspectives. Housel explores these psychological aspects through 19 short stories, offering insights into why people think about money strangely and how to make better financial choices by understanding human behavior.
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