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Same as Ever: Timeless Lessons on Risk, Opportunity and Living a Good Life Paperback – November 7, 2023
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- Print length250 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherHarriman House
- Publication dateNovember 7, 2023
- Dimensions5.35 x 0.67 x 8.46 inches
- ISBN-101804090638
- ISBN-13978-1804090633
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- Publisher : Harriman House (November 7, 2023)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 250 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1804090638
- ISBN-13 : 978-1804090633
- Item Weight : 8.1 ounces
- Dimensions : 5.35 x 0.67 x 8.46 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #81,178 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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About the author

Morgan Housel is a partner at The Collaborative Fund. He is a two-time winner of the Best in Business Award from the Society of American Business Editors and Writers, winner of the New York Times Sidney Award, and a two-time finalist for the Gerald Loeb Award for Distinguished Business and Financial Journalism. He lives in Seattle with his wife and two kids.
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Customers find the book insightful and practical, providing clear concepts and advice. They describe it as a worthwhile read with an easy-to-read writing style. However, opinions differ on the storytelling quality - some find the stories interesting and compelling, while others consider them boring or lacking insight.
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Customers find the book insightful and practical. They appreciate the author's ability to distill complex ideas into clear concepts that are easy to understand. The book provides valuable advice and reminders for life, putting information in perspective and reinforcing it throughout. Overall, customers find the book relevant and insightful, providing a good overview of important perspectives on behavior, incentives, and other timeless topics.
"...some overlap with previous books by this author, it's easy to read, understand and entertaining. Well worth it!" Read more
"...It looks at the power of compounding interest and compounding decisions. Good decisions lead to good outcomes. It looks at incentives...." Read more
"Overall this book has some good ideas and the concept is a good one. Focus on things that stay the same regardless of the time place or people...." Read more
"A very good book and easy to understand.. It is supported with stories that help me to see from different perspective." Read more
Customers find the book worthwhile and enjoyable to read. They say it's another great book from Morgan with good insights and succinct financial pieces.
"...Well worth it!" Read more
"...If the subject interests you, I highly recommend the book. It gives short bursts of wisdom that I intend to try to apply to my life." Read more
"...Many of the chapters offer good advice and value. Thinking about what stays the same over time is a good way to facilitate long term thinking." Read more
"A very good book and easy to understand.. It is supported with stories that help me to see from different perspective." Read more
Customers find the writing style enjoyable and easy to read. They describe the book as a decent read by a great writer.
"...there is some overlap with previous books by this author, it's easy to read, understand and entertaining. Well worth it!" Read more
"...The book is well-written and an easy read. Much of what never changes is human nature...." Read more
"This book outlines very pertinent reminders for life that are easy to read but hard to remember. Great book and very easy to read" Read more
"...Please remember, though: reading is not enough - you have to take action." Read more
Customers have different views on the story quality. Some find it interesting, with compelling real-life examples that explain how we make decisions. Others feel the stories are boring and superficial, with only a few anecdotes worth reading. The premise seems intriguing, but some readers feel the stories lack insight and are superficial.
"A very good book and easy to understand.. It is supported with stories that help me to see from different perspective." Read more
"...The book has 24 chapters that are unnumbered, so the chapters are fairly short. The book is well-written and an easy read...." Read more
"Morgan has a talent for describing „old“ wisdom with new & fascinating stories that really stick...." Read more
"...tempted to stop reading all together because it was neither insightful nor that interesting, but having spent $30 to buy it, I prevailed to the end...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2025Although there is some overlap with previous books by this author, it's easy to read, understand and entertaining. Well worth it!
- Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2024I have the hardback which is 203 pages, not including credits and footnotes. The book has 24 chapters that are unnumbered, so the chapters are fairly short. The book is well-written and an easy read. Much of what never changes is human nature. The wisdom arose from my personal examination of how each of these chapters applied to me.
The author starts with a personal story about snow skiing with two friends one morning and then deciding not to ski with them that afternoon. His friends were killed in a snow slide that afternoon. If he had said yes to more skiing he would have almost certainly died with them. Why did he decide not to ski? He has no idea.
He takes this event and begins to look at risk. Risk is what you don't see. The book then looks at happiness since much of risk is unpredictable. Keeping expectations low leads to more happiness in the author's opinion. He makes a good case.
The book moves from one topic to the next. It looks at the power of compounding interest and compounding decisions. Good decisions lead to good outcomes. It looks at incentives. Much human behavior can be forecast by knowing the incentives that the human actors are subject to. Sometimes it's "follow the money" and sometimes it's just "fitting in." In my experience, understanding the financial incentives goes a long way to predicting the actions of the people I'm dealing with.
The author ends with what I increasingly think is the most important observation - people are a product of their experienced environment. People will disagree, and they will, in many cases because their life experiences differ. What seems obvious to one is not to another because they haven't had the same life experiences. He notes that "Wounds heal, Scars last."
The book finishes with a series of questions that the reader can ask rather than a series of the author's conclusions. I'm trying to ask these questions of myself to better understand how to read "what never changes" so I don't get blindsided.
If the subject interests you, I highly recommend the book. It gives short bursts of wisdom that I intend to try to apply to my life.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2024Overall this book has some good ideas and the concept is a good one. Focus on things that stay the same regardless of the time place or people. Many of the chapters offer good advice and value. Thinking about what stays the same over time is a good way to facilitate long term thinking.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2025A very good book and easy to understand.. It is supported with stories that help me to see from different perspective.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2025I am going to give my three twenty something children a copy of the book. Critical insights on how to view life.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2023As a business consultant focused on strategic planning, I see the world as predictable and foreseeable within the right time horizon. The reason I read this book is that 8 am always looking to learn from others experiences and interested in gaining another perspective. This book clearly failed to deliver that desired outcome. The author uses anecdotal comments based on extreme events and insights to support many of his statements. This is his quote near the end of the book which pretty well sums the books design. “A decade ago I made a goal to read more history and fewer forecasts. It was one of the most enlightening changes of my life. And the irony is that the more history I read, the more comfortable I became with the future. When you focus on what never changes, you stop trying to predict uncertain events and spend more time understanding timeless behavior. Hopefully this book nudged you down that path.”
It’s not a terrible book and there are many insights that are worth being reminded of but some of the insights are not accurate but supported by extreme events. Yes, it happened but the likelihood of it occurring is around 1%.
If you are interested in a light, Robert Greene like book with little actionable knowledge, heavy on psychology and light on business acumen; this book could be for you. If you are looking for how to anticipate the future, look elsewhere first.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2025An excellent book that highlights several important perspectives on behavior, incentives, and other timeless topics that you will enjoy. 5/5
- Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2024This book outlines very pertinent reminders for life that are easy to read but hard to remember. Great book and very easy to read
Top reviews from other countries
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Thiago GuedesReviewed in Brazil on December 17, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Genial como sempre
Morgan Housel é um dos melhores "story tellers" de nossa geração.
Neste livro ele nos traz observações menos óbvias e mais sutis sobre o comportamento humano.
Um ótimo conhecimento para ser aplicado ao "pensar sobre a vida" que vai muito além dos investimentos.
- Carson CoadyReviewed in Canada on December 1, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable read
Succinct, well written, enjoyable. Morgan takes examples from our history and breaks down human behaviour. It’s the same as it’s always been. This is one of those books where every chapter can be read independently and you’ll still come out with a new mental teamwork. Thanks for the book Morgan! It’s awesome. I’ll read it again in 2024.
- Nuno PicaretaReviewed in the United Kingdom on February 8, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars **Same as Ever: Timeless Lessons on Risk, Opportunity, and Living a Good Life** by *Morgan Housel*
**Same as Ever: Timeless Lessons on Risk, Opportunity, and Living a Good Life** by *Morgan Housel* is a brilliant and thought-provoking exploration of the fundamental patterns that shape our lives, economies, and decision-making. Known for his bestselling book *The Psychology of Money*, Housel once again delivers an insightful and engaging read, blending economics, history, and human behavior into timeless wisdom.
What makes this book exceptional is its ability to distill complex ideas into simple, relatable lessons. Housel masterfully explains how uncertainty, risk, and opportunity have remained constant throughout history, showing readers how to navigate an ever-changing world by understanding the things that never change. His writing is clear, concise, and filled with compelling anecdotes that make the book both practical and enjoyable.
Whether you're an investor, entrepreneur, or simply someone looking for a better understanding of life’s big-picture dynamics, *Same as Ever* is an essential read. It offers invaluable lessons on resilience, decision-making, and adaptability, making it a book that stays with you long after you turn the last page.
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DavideReviewed in Italy on December 13, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars bellissimo
Non posso che raccomandarne la lettura a tutti. Jeff Bezos dice “fate attenzione alle cose che non cambiano mai”. Questo libro parla proprio di questo in un modo incredibile
- MANISH SHARMAReviewed in India on October 14, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars MORGAN HOUSEL is "SAME AS EVER"
"Same As Ever" by Morgan Housel is a fascinating exploration of human behavior, timeless patterns, and how our reactions shape the world more than the events themselves. Housel brilliantly highlights how history, society, and financial markets operate under a cycle of repetitive behavior. The book dives into examples from economics, psychology, and personal finance, showing how the more things change, the more they remain the same.
Housel's writing is clear and engaging, making complex ideas accessible. His ability to draw parallels between past and present events offers readers a new perspective on current challenges. It’s a book that doesn’t just focus on economics but is also about understanding life patterns and human nature. I especially loved how the anecdotes and historical references tied everything together.
If you're someone who enjoys looking at the broader picture, understanding the repetitive nature of human decisions, and learning how to navigate an ever-evolving yet somehow constant world, this book is for you.
Highly recommend for anyone interested in behavioral economics, finance, or just understanding the world through a different lens!