From the bestselling author of The Psychology of Money and Same as Ever lessons on harnessing
the power of money to live a happier life Can money buy happiness? Yes. Can spending it make
you happier? Absolutely. Yet many of us struggle to unlock its full potential—either by
spending on things that don't bring as much joy as they should or by avoiding investments that
would truly enhance our mental well-being. In The Art of Spending Money award-winning author
Morgan Housel offers a refreshingly practical approach to managing wealth while finding deeper
meaning and contentment. Instead of cookie-cutter financial advice Housel provides you with
psychological tools to navigate your personal relationship between money and optimizing for
happiness. Discover why people often mistake envy for admiration how to align your
expectations with your income and ways to invest in future happiness while avoiding regret.
Learn about the dangers of social debt and embrace the radical idea that the fastest way to
build wealth is by going slow. The Art of Spending Money delves into the complexities that
surround money—envy social aspirations identity and insecurity—crucial aspects often missed
in traditional financial books. Armed with new insights into money and wealth you’ll learn to
sidestep common spending traps make smarter investing choices and wield money to its fullest
potential to enhance your enjoyment of life.
