The Psychology of Money (2020) by Morgan Housel
I’ve never been interested in reading financial advice books—except for this one. After going through the reviews and reading thoughts shared by fellow #bookstagrammers, I decided to buy and read @morganhousel’s best-selling book.
It blew my mind. This is exactly the kind of book I love: a complex topic delivered in a simple, relatable way, beautifully interwoven with real-life stories, context, and takeaways.
It helped me understand why some of my family members chose to invest in crypto—and ended up losing most of their savings. I understood why my late dad preferred cash over any other form of investment. And, most importantly, I gained clarity on why I make the financial decisions I do.
My favorite part of the book is the reminder that no one is crazy—we all make financial choices based on what we know, our background, personality, and the context of our lives. No one can truly walk in someone else’s shoes.
Thank you for writing such a brilliant piece of work, @morganhousel.
P.S. I found my justification in Chapter 20!
5/5 ⭐
Love from Brisbane ❤️
(Original post 25/10/2023 – IG: @books.coffee.motherhood)
The Happiest Man on Earth (2020) by Eddie Jaku
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I just started my commonplace book after doing some research and watching videos from others who had already begun theirs. I realised that having too many rules might stop me from starting, so I’m sticking to just two simple ones:
First, to write down quotations or passages that are meaningful to me.
Second, to focus more on the content and my reflections, rather than aesthetics—mainly because I don’t have the skills to create those “Instagrammable” designs.
The Happiest Man on Earth was the first book I reviewed and reflected on in this new commonplace book. When I read it, I was so captivated by the story that I didn’t highlight anything or use sticky notes like I normally would. I ended up writing down only one quote from Chapter 14, which, for me, captures the essence of why Eddie Jaku chose to share his story.
Forgiveness is something I’m currently reflecting on. In theory, I understand the concept—that it’s a personal choice to release anger and bitterness in order to move forward and live a better life. But personally, I’m still struggling. I’m taking baby steps each day, trying to move closer to that finish line, to truly let go.
How about you?
Have you read this book? What message did you take away from Eddie Jaku’s story?
Wishing you a lovely weekend.
5/5 ⭐
Love from Brisbane ❤️
(Original post 15/10/2023 – IG: @books.coffee.motherhood)
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