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A review by ranahabib
Dollars and Sense: How We Misthink Money and How to Spend Smarter by Dan Ariely
5.0
Rating: 9.5/10
Overview: Dna and Jeff explores the hidden psychological factors and cognitive biases that alter how we perceive money and make financial decisions
Likes:
1. Writing style
- Dollars and Sense felt less like I was reading a book and more like I was chatting with a really funny and nerdy friend. Ariely's writing style is nothing short of humorous, casual, and entertaining. Although he explores highly informative subjects, he does a fantastic job delivering his findings and research in an entertaining manner. Ariely's personality really seeps through his work, which made the book an entertaining read.
2. Well-organized and straightforward
- Exploring the psychology of money can be a daunting task but Ariely does it so seamlessly and cohesively. Ariely sets the foundation for understanding why we behave the way that we do using scientific research, then proceeds to show us how to combat said behavior. Every chapter explores a different psychological factor or cognitive bias that hinders our ability to make smart financial decisions; it's not until the last part of the book that he provides the reader with detailed advice about how to make smarter financial decisions.
Overall a great read. This book did what I thought The Psychology of Money by Housel was going to do.
Overview: Dna and Jeff explores the hidden psychological factors and cognitive biases that alter how we perceive money and make financial decisions
Likes:
1. Writing style
- Dollars and Sense felt less like I was reading a book and more like I was chatting with a really funny and nerdy friend. Ariely's writing style is nothing short of humorous, casual, and entertaining. Although he explores highly informative subjects, he does a fantastic job delivering his findings and research in an entertaining manner. Ariely's personality really seeps through his work, which made the book an entertaining read.
2. Well-organized and straightforward
- Exploring the psychology of money can be a daunting task but Ariely does it so seamlessly and cohesively. Ariely sets the foundation for understanding why we behave the way that we do using scientific research, then proceeds to show us how to combat said behavior. Every chapter explores a different psychological factor or cognitive bias that hinders our ability to make smart financial decisions; it's not until the last part of the book that he provides the reader with detailed advice about how to make smarter financial decisions.
Overall a great read. This book did what I thought The Psychology of Money by Housel was going to do.