
Same as Ever
by Morgan Housel · first published 2023
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There’s a great book by the guy that wrote The Psychology of Money, Morgan Housel that is out right now and I’m really enjoying it. It’s called Same as Ever. Because what never changes is humans and our source code, our DNA. Expecting Google to not turn into IBM is like expecting wings to sprout from our back. The great delusion we tell ourselves is that…
on “Reflecting on 18 Years at Google” ↗…overcome. Once you understand the dynamic, you stay vigilant for the trap. Spend far less than you earn. Invest the balance. Keep your options open. When others panic, you simply pivot. Recommend you read "Same as Ever" by Morgan Housel.
on “Ask HN: What life hack for success have you discovered?” ↗…situations, or car accidents that did happen and change lives. History is a chain of events, some of which are so prominent that they covered in books or passed through generations as tales. Recent Same as Ever by Morgan Housel conveys in the first chapter literally this statement: one random thing can change entire history of humankind, especially in wars.
on “Omegle founder shuts down site forever?” ↗You might already be aware, but Morgan Housel has recently released a new book titled "Same as Ever: A Guide to What Never Changes."
on “Ask HN: Books you read in 2023 and recommend for 2024” ↗