Why people recommend it
Same as Ever by Morgan Housel is a collection of timeless essays exploring the unchanging patterns of human behavior, risk, and greed across history. The book received enthusiastic endorsements from prominent podcasters who praised its engaging storytelling and accessible wisdom. Andrew Huberman recommended the book on Huberman Lab, placing it alongside Housel's previous works in the show notes and encouraging listeners to explore its insights on money and life. Chris Williamson repeatedly championed the book on Modern Wisdom, calling it a phenomenal and super easy read that everyone needed to buy immediately to better understand human nature and anticipation. On The Diary Of A CEO, Steven Bartlett similarly gushed about the publication, ranking it among his favorite books of all time and highlighting its broad advice covering money, relationships, and the foundational aspects of human existence. Later, the host of Modern Wisdom briefly reflected on the massive commercial success of Housel's second book during an episode with Steve Magness. Across these various shows, the commentators emphasized that the true power of the book lies in its ability to strip away complex jargon and offer clear, universally applicable lessons drawn from historical constants, making it an essential guide for navigating personal finance, interpersonal relationships, and the unpredictable nature of the modern world with greater calm and clarity.
Who recommended it
- Steven Bartlett Recommended
- Chris Williamson Recommended
- Andrew Huberman Recommended
- David Perell Discussed
Steven Bartlett — 6 mentions
“and also I saw I think it was Morgan Housel's book same as ever some research that shows when you are succeeding when you're like number one at the thing you do teams kind of switch off creatively”
“it reminds me of something in your new book which is out in November which is you know I've gassed up a lot of books on this podcast before but this is one of my favorite of all time it's just so easy to read and so engaging”
“and it also links to something youve said in your new book same as ever where you speak about how sometimes in life like hitting rock bottom is the greatest incentive to change our lives”
“um in your new book same as ever which was this idea that we need to keep running now”
“the um this new book same as ever essentially it's 23 short stories about things that never change in the world”
“and then same as ever is just it's everything it's advice on money life relationships everything that matters”
Chris Williamson — 3 mentions
“so we went through some of your book same as ever one of my favorite things everyone needs to go and buy it now it's super easy read very very enjoyable”
“people need to go and buy same as ever I love it as a book I think it's phenomenal it's super easy read”
“Everyone needs to go and buy it same as ever it's available now”
Andrew Huberman — 2 mentions
“to learn more about Morgan's work and to find links to his two superb books the psychology of money and same as ever please see the links in the show”
“To learn more about Morgan's work and to find links to his two superb books, The Psychology of Money and Same as Ever, please see the links in the show note captions.”
David Perell — 1 mention
“Now you got same as ever, like. How do you think about how your books play together?”
Mentioned on the show without a named speaker — 1
“and Morgan's second book same thing same as ever really really great did great numbers”
Also mentioned in the same episodes
- The Psychology of Money
- Die with Zero
- 30 Lessons for Living
- A short history of nearly everything
- Boomerang
- Case Against the Sexual Revolution
Other mentions (5: passing, ad reads, own books)
“So, this is a bit bit of a peculiar question for you, but in the wake of what happened to Charlie Kirk yesterday, his his public murder and all that's rising from that, what should someone like me and you, who have public platforms, who reach people on a daily basis, do help?”
“And so you ultimately can like ident oh my god that was like that guy in the book who couldn't stop um gambling even after he'd won or he had predicted the stock market correctly once and then he predicted it incorrectly the next time and then ended up killing himself and it's and it's it's for so many moments”
“I use a story in in Same as Ever about during the Revolutionary War, during the Battle of Long Island, George Washington and his troops were cornered by the British.”
“I use a story in 'Same as Ever' about during the Revolutionary War, during the Battle of Long Island, George Washington and his troops were cornered by the British.”
“And to me, this is kind of the core of Same as Ever. It's like stop pretending that you think you can know what's going to happen next in the future.”