Why The Psychology of Money Says Your Emotions Matter More Than Math

What drives your financial decisions: cold hard numbers, or the way you feel? In this episode, Nathan kicks off a financial book club series with a look at The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel, one of his favorite reads. This widely acclaimed book doesn’t just focus on dollars and decimals; it unpacks how emotions, personal history, and mindset shape the way we spend, save, invest, and plan for the future.

 

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

🧠 Why your financial past shapes your future behavior

📈 “Never enough” thinking and the risk of chasing more

💤 Why peace of mind > perfect math

🏡 Should you pay off your mortgage early?

⚠️ The power of building room for error into your plan

 

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