The Psychology of Money
By Morgan Housel
Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness. Harriman House, 2020.
Summary of The Psychology of Money book by Morgan Housel
A compilation of stories and advice about making money decisions, focusing on personal experience and behavior instead of mathematical numbers, and how thoughtful consideration can affect positive changes to investments and savings.
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What do you get from this book? Lessons on human behavior that help you save more money than you lose
You don’t need fancy degrees to build wealth, all you need is time, patience, and the right mindset
America’s past has defined how its consumers think about money today
Although our spending habits are dictated by personal experience, luck can influence the outcome
Once you start accumulating wealth it can be hard to stop, just remember to balance money with personal values
It’s easy to lose money and hard to keep it, but diversification helps you survive failure
Having control over your own life will always be more valuable than money
The way to accumulate money is to make thoughtful purchases and save the rest
Making reasonable decisions about money will help you prepare for surprise events
Don’t fall into the illusion that your finances won’t change, create a safety net for yourself
Invest knowing that short-term losses are normal, it’s the long-term gains that garner the biggest rewards
People are inherently pessimistic, and we often make up stories to help us feel better about our situation
Follow the financial plan best suited to your needs, and don’t worry about what other people are doing
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Who should read The Psychology of Money book
- Anyone looking to change their financial situation
- blue-collar workers
- recent college graduates
- people on a budget
- those who want to grow their bank account
About the author of The Psychology of Money
Morgan Housel
Morgan Housel is a financial investor, advisor, and writer, and a partner at the venture capital firm Collaborative Fund. He is a former columnist at the Wall Street Journal and The Motley Fool, where he also served as senior analyst. In 2022, Housel was named one of the “50 most influential people in markets” by MarketWatch.
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