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Escaping the Gravity of Successful Parents
Morgan Housel explains the unique psychological drive that pushes children of high-achieving, wealthy parents to do 'unreasonable things' to establish their own identity.
Why Your Kids Should Look 'Spoiled' to You
Morgan Housel reframes the concept of intergenerational wealth, arguing that the ultimate goal of working hard is to ensure the next generation has a better, easier life.
The Cost of Being a Billionaire
Housel discusses the maniacal obsession required for extreme success and why we should be grateful for these people even if we don't want to be them.
The Hidden Humiliation in Parenting and Money
An insightful look at how well-meaning parents accidentally humiliate their children by withholding financial help in an attempt to teach 'hard work.'
The True Value of Vacations
A perspective shift on why we spend money on travel: it's not about the destination, but about 'buying permission' to detach from daily life and focus on family.
The Social Debt of Extreme Wealth
A fascinating look at the 'social debt' and dating difficulties faced by children of billionaires, including the impact of ironclad prenups.
The Social Media Comparison Trap
How social media has distorted our perception of a 'normal' life by forcing us to compare ourselves to the top 1% of global highlights.
The George Bush Effect: Why Power is Only a Lease
Morgan Housel discusses the transience of high-status roles, using the US Presidency as the ultimate example of a 'tippity top' position that inevitably ends in becoming 'just some guy.'
The Vanderbilt Tragedy: Losing $300 Billion in Three Generations
Housel uses the historical example of the Vanderbilt family to illustrate the difference between being rich and having wealth, showing how status-seeking destroyed a massive fortune.
Happiness vs. Contentment: Why Happiness is Like a Joke
A deep dive into why happiness is a fleeting emotion, comparable to humor, while contentment is a permanent and more sustainable state of being.
Give Inheritance at 30, Not at Death
A practical and impactful piece of advice regarding inheritance: give it when your children actually need it to build their lives, rather than when you pass away.
Why the Best Story Wins
Morgan explains that in business and life, the person or company with the best story often beats the one with the best idea or product.
Why Men Get Rich and Women Stay Rich
Morgan Housel explains the psychological and biological differences between how men and women handle wealth, suggesting that a successful financial strategy often requires a balance of both approaches.
Housing is a Social Crisis, Not a Spreadsheet Problem
Morgan Housel argues that the housing crisis is the root cause of many modern social ills, including delayed marriage, drug addiction, and poor mental health.
The Myth of Rising Home Values
A contrarian take on why rising home prices are actually a net negative for society and don't actually build real wealth for the average homeowner.
Retributive Materialism: Why We Show Off Our Wealth
Morgan Housel explains how spending habits, like buying a Lamborghini, are often a reaction to being snubbed or feeling poor in the past.
The Instagram Poison: Why Comparing to Peers is Toxic
Housel explains how social media shifted our comparison from unreachable celebrities like Shaq to 'ostensible peers,' creating a toxic sense of inadequacy.
The Source of Financial Misery
Morgan Housel defines the biggest trap in personal finance: spending money to gain the admiration of people who don't actually matter to you.
The Most Valuable Financial Asset: Not Needing to Impress Strangers
Morgan Housel argues that the fastest way to lose money is spending it to show others how much you have, and explains why the 'spotlight effect' makes this effort futile.
The Intoxicating Joy of Being Angry
An insightful breakdown of why social media is so negative: people derive a sense of moral superiority from being outraged.
The Real Definition of Wealth: Independence Over Net Worth
A breakdown of why true wealth is the ability to control your time rather than just having a high bank balance.