The Art of Spending Money
Mentioned 2 times across 2 shows · first heard Dec 2025 on Acquired.
The general take
Ben Gilbert loves Morgan Housel's writing and says the book reinforces that money won't make you happier, while Mick Hunt praises how it explores the connection between human behavior and finances. Mick specifically credits the book with transforming conversations about money in his household, making it a tool to educate his kids rather than a source of family tension.
About
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 Most of us don’t know how to spend money. We chase things that impress others but leave us cold. Or we save endlessly, afraid to spend on what would actually make life better. We confuse admiration with envy, comfort with excess, and utility with status. The Art of Spending Money doesn't provide budgets, hacks, or one-size-fits-all solutions. It gives you understanding of how your relationship with money shapes your decisions—and how to reshape it so money works for you. Morgan Housel’s work has helped millions rethink how they earn, save, and invest. Now he turns his attention to the other side of the equation: how to spend.
Who said what
Mick Hunt👍 Recommends
…host praising the book for enabling financial conversations with his children
“Your latest book, The Art of Spending Money, has changed my household because I don't have to talk about finances anymore. I get to let Morgan teach my kids and they're already starting to do some cool things and ask me questions.”
Mick Unplugged — Why You’ll Never Feel Rich with Morgan Houselat 01:17
Ben Gilbert👍 Recommends
…ben's book carveout about money and life priorities
“And then two is I just love reading Morgan Housel, and his new book, The Art of Spending Money, is really fun. I mean, it's where I get most of my, like, latent ideas of, hey, dummy, money's not going to make you any happier.”
Acquired — 10 Years of Acquired (with Michael Lewis)at 2:30:31
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