The Psychology of MoneyThe Psychology of Money
Score Modern
What it's about
Doing well with money isn't about what you know, Morgan Housel argues; it's about how you behave, and behavior is hard to teach. In short chapters, he explains how ego, luck, history and emotion shape our financial decisions, and how to make better ones.
Why it's worth reading
It's one of the best-selling personal finance books of recent years. Readers love its short, story-driven lessons.
You'll love it if you liked
The Simple Path to Wealth
Atomic Habits
Thinking, Fast and SlowGood to know
It's not a how-to guide with specific investments. Each chapter stands alone.
By the numbers
- Readers90 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller35 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #37 of the 85 self-help and business books we rank
- #57 of the 119 science and ideas books we rank
- #439 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #846 of the 2,816 books we rank
Reads as
Practical, Thought-provoking
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Is The Psychology of Money worth reading?
Yes. It's one of the best-selling personal finance books of recent years. It ranks #846 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 74.5 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is The Psychology of Money about?
Doing well with money isn't about what you know, Morgan Housel argues; it's about how you behave, and behavior is hard to teach. In short chapters, he explains how ego, luck, history and emotion shape our financial decisions, and how to make better ones.
How long does it take to read The Psychology of Money?
About 6 hours (256 pages), or about 2 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after The Psychology of Money?
If you liked it, try The Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collins, Atomic Habits by James Clear or Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman.