๐Ÿ“š 9 Books mentioned in "Financial Expert Morgan Housel On Rethinking Happiness And Money" of The Daily Stoic

The Daily Stoic

Podcast: The Daily Stoic

Episode: Financial Expert Morgan Housel On Rethinking Happiness And Money

Published on February 29, 2024

Hereโ€™s a list of all the books mentioned in this episode. Click on the links to watch specific excerpts on YouTube and feel free to purchase the books if they caught your interest!

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Furious Hours

by Casey N. Cep

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I just read this book called 'Furious Hours,' which is both a true crime account and about Harper Lee, who wrote 'To Kill a Mockingbird.'

The guest comments on reading 'Furious Hours,' describing it as a true crime narrative that also delves into the life of Harper Lee, author of 'To Kill a Mockingbird.'

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Same as Ever

by Morgan Housel

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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.

During the discussion, the guest refers to his book 'Same as Ever,' sharing a story from it that illustrates a point about historical events, specifically drawing on the struggles faced by George Washington and his troops during the Revolutionary War.

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The Book: A Cover-to-Cover Exploration of the Most Powerful Object of Our Time

by Keith Houston

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No, no, when I saw it in the book, I was like, wait, I don't know why I thought you were like an East Coast person or something.

The podcast host refers to something he read in 'the book' while discussing the guest's upbringing, revealing a misconception about their origins that he corrected upon referencing the book.

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The Daily Dad

by Ryan Holiday

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In fact, when I sign copies of my book, 'Daily Dad,' I often cross out the word 'kids' on the cover and write 'adults' instead, as that's the ultimate aim of parenting.

The podcast host discusses his book 'Daily Dad,' sharing an anecdote about signing copies for readers. He emphasizes how the ultimate aim of parenting is to raise emotionally mature adults, reflecting on the importance of this goal.

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The Daily Stoic

by Ryan Holiday, Stephen Hanselman

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Right; I remember my agent had the idea for Daily Stoic.

The podcast host mentions 'Daily Stoic' as the idea originally suggested by his agent, referencing it in connection with the concept of writing a book on Stoicism.

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The Great Depression: A Diary

by Benjamin Roth

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It's tough; there's a great book that I love. I think it's the greatest economic book ever written. It's called 'The Great Depression: A Diary.'

The speaker enthusiastically shares his admiration for a book titled 'The Great Depression: A Diary,' which he regards as the best economic book ever. He references it to illustrate how individuals experiencing historical events often lack awareness of future developments.

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The Obstacle Is the Way

by Ryan Holiday

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Like with 'The Obstacle is the Way,' when 'The Obstacle is the Way' came out, first off, it didn't hit any bestseller list the week it came out.

In this segment, the podcast host refers to his book 'The Obstacle Is the Way' and reflects on its initial lack of success on bestseller lists when it first launched.

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The Psychology of Money

by Morgan Housel

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Yes, my- I did not want to write Psychology of Money, and I put it off for years and years and years.

The guest discusses his hesitation in writing 'The Psychology of Money,' reflecting on the personal decisions and challenges he faced in completing the book.

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To Kill a Mockingbird

by Harper Lee

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I just read this book called 'Furious Hours,' which is both a true crime account and about Harper Lee, who wrote 'To Kill a Mockingbird.'

In the conversation, the guest references 'To Kill a Mockingbird' as part of a discussion on authors and the challenges of perfectionism in writing, illustrating its significance in the literary world.

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