54 pages • 1 hour read
Morgan HouselThe Psychology of Money
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2020A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
Which of Housel’s recommendations involves self-awareness and self-control? How does he persuade the reader that these skills are as important as the technical aspects of financial management? Do you agree with him? Why or why not?
Housel employs anecdotes to make his recommendations lively and memorable. What are the advantages of this approach? What are the limitations? Is it an effective tactic? Why or why not?
The author distinguishes between decisions that are “rational,” and those that are “reasonable.” For Housel, what is the difference between these approaches and which one should the average person aim for? Do you agree with Housel’s categories?
