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The Psychology of Money vs The Body Keeps the Score
Which should you read? A side-by-side comparison of The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel and The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk.
The Psychology of Money
by Morgan Housel
★ 4.9/5
The Body Keeps the Score
by Bessel van der Kolk
★ 4.9/5
At a glance
| The Psychology of Money | The Body Keeps the Score | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ★ 4.9/5 | ★ 4.9/5 |
| Pages | 256 | 464 |
| Reading time | ~6.4 h | ~11.6 h |
| Published | 2020 | 2014 |
| Author | Morgan Housel | Bessel van der Kolk |
| Category | Efektivitas Pribadi | Efektivitas Pribadi |
| Publisher | Harriman House | Viking |
Choose The Psychology of Money if…
- → You're interested in efektivitas pribadi.
- → You want the higher-rated book (4.9/5).
- → You prefer a shorter read (~6.4 hours).
- → You want the more recent perspective (2020).
Choose The Body Keeps the Score if…
- → You're interested in efektivitas pribadi.
Key takeaways — The Psychology of Money
- ✓ Prioritaskan Fleksibilitas Finansial daripada hasil tinggi, karena kemampuan bertahan dari penurunan pasar adalah syarat utama untuk mendapatkan manfaat dari penggandaan jangka panjang.
- ✓ Pahami Peran Keberuntungan dan Risiko dalam setiap kisah sukses, dan tetap rendah hati saat pasar sedang naik maupun tangguh saat pasar menurun untuk menjaga kejelasan strategi.
- ✓ Adopsi Pola pikir Kekayaan dengan fokus pada aset yang memberi kendali atas waktu, yang merupakan ukuran tertinggi dari efektivitas profesional dan pribadi.
Key takeaways — The Body Keeps the Score
- ✓ Acknowledge the Physiological Basis of Behavior, recognizing that your team's reactions to stress are often driven by deep-seated biological patterns rather than just professional logic.
- ✓ Prioritize Psychological and Somatic Safety within your organization, as the human brain cannot engage in high-level strategic thinking when the body is in a state of perceived threat.
- ✓ Implement Self-Regulation Techniques as a core leadership skill, utilizing mindfulness and body-awareness to maintain executive presence and clarity during high-stakes organizational crises.
The verdict
If you want the higher-rated, shorter read, start with The Psychology of Money. If you want a different angle on the same topic, The Body Keeps the Score is the better fit. Both summaries are free — no signup required.
❓ FAQ
Is The Psychology of Money or The Body Keeps the Score better? +
The Psychology of Money has the higher reader rating (4.9/5 vs 4.9/5), but "better" depends on your goal. The Psychology of Money focuses on efektivitas pribadi, while The Body Keeps the Score focuses on efektivitas pribadi. See the verdict below.
Which is shorter, The Psychology of Money or The Body Keeps the Score? +
The Psychology of Money is shorter (256 pages, ~6.4 hours) compared to The Body Keeps the Score (464 pages, ~11.6 hours).
Should I read The Psychology of Money or The Body Keeps the Score first? +
If you want the quicker, higher-rated read, start with The Psychology of Money. Otherwise read whichever matches your current goal — both summaries are free on BookHubs.