Book description
The Psychology of Money: A Gentle Guide to the Real Rules of Wealth
Morgan Housel has a gift for turning dry financial concepts into bite-size stories that stick in your mind. In The Psychology of Money, he takes 19 short anecdotes and turns each one into a lesson about how we actually behave with money-rather than what we should mathematically do.
What makes this book stand out is its focus on the human side of finance. Housel reminds us that most people never make investment decisions in front of a spreadsheet; they sit at dinner tables, in boardrooms, or scrolling through social media, where ego, past experiences, and marketing messages mingle with numbers. The result? A world where "smart" people still get it wrong because their behavior-fear, greed, overconfidence-is hard to teach.
Each story is simple yet profound: from the wisdom of long-term patience in a stock market roller coaster, to the folly of comparing yourself to others and losing sight of your own path. Housel's prose is clear, conversational, and never condescending. He uses everyday language and relatable examples, making complex ideas feel accessible even if you're not a finance professional.
What readers will appreciate most is that this book isn't about telling you how much money you need to become rich; it's about understanding why we make the choices we do. It offers practical insights-like keeping your financial plan flexible, and recognizing that "good" decisions are often more about consistency than perfection.
With over eight million copies sold worldwide, it's clear that people crave a fresh perspective on wealth. Housel delivers exactly that: a timeless reminder that money is as much a psychological game as a mathematical one. If you're looking for a quick yet deep dive into the habits that shape your financial life, this book will leave you thinking about money in a whole new way-and with a healthier attitude toward it.
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Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
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Enjoy dark and light app themes
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AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
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Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
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Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience