// Book comparison
Misbehaving vs Think and Grow Rich
Which should you read? A side-by-side comparison of Misbehaving by Richard H. Thaler and Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill.
Misbehaving
by Richard H. Thaler
★ 4.9/5
Think and Grow Rich
by Napoleon Hill
★ 4.9/5
At a glance
| Misbehaving | Think and Grow Rich | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ★ 4.9/5 | ★ 4.9/5 |
| Pages | 432 | 238 |
| Reading time | ~10.8 h | ~6.0 h |
| Published | 2015 | 1937 |
| Author | Richard H. Thaler | Napoleon Hill |
| Category | Finance & Investment | Finance & Investment |
| Publisher | — | The Ralston Society |
Choose Misbehaving if…
- → You're interested in finance & investment.
- → You want the higher-rated book (4.9/5).
- → You want the more recent perspective (2015).
Choose Think and Grow Rich if…
- → You're interested in finance & investment.
- → You prefer a shorter read (~6.0 hours).
Key takeaways — Misbehaving
- ✓ Design pricing and incentives around loss aversion — people will work roughly twice as hard to avoid a loss as to capture an equivalent gain.
- ✓ Use default options as your most powerful behavioral lever; whatever you set as the default will dominate, regardless of how trivial it seems.
- ✓ Recognize mental accounting in your customers and employees — money is not fungible in their minds, and your offer architecture should reflect that.
Key takeaways — Think and Grow Rich
- ✓ Develop a Definite Chief Aim for your organization, ensuring that every strategic decision and resource allocation is aligned with a singular, compelling vision of success.
- ✓ Utilize the Master Mind Principle by surrounding yourself with a diverse group of experts and advisors, creating a collective intelligence that is greater than the sum of its parts.
- ✓ Cultivate Unwavering Persistence, recognizing that the ability to maintain effort through temporary defeats is the primary psychological trait that separates high-achievers from the rest.
The verdict
If you want the higher-rated, more acclaimed read, start with Misbehaving. If you want a different angle on the same topic, Think and Grow Rich is the better fit. Both summaries are free — no signup required.
❓ FAQ
Is Misbehaving or Think and Grow Rich better? +
Misbehaving has the higher reader rating (4.9/5 vs 4.9/5), but "better" depends on your goal. Misbehaving focuses on finance & investment, while Think and Grow Rich focuses on finance & investment. See the verdict below.
Which is shorter, Misbehaving or Think and Grow Rich? +
Think and Grow Rich is shorter (238 pages, ~6.0 hours) compared to Misbehaving (432 pages, ~10.8 hours).
Should I read Misbehaving or Think and Grow Rich first? +
If you want the quicker, higher-rated read, start with Misbehaving. Otherwise read whichever matches your current goal — both summaries are free on BookHubs.