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Assertion Supported
Housel: The Psychology of Money Missed NYT List Over UK Publisher
“It did not make the New York Times bestseller list because since the publisher is a UK publisher, it was blacklisted from it.”
Morgan Housel Jan 1, 2024 ▶ 6:38 Morgan Housel – Same as Ever (EP.359)
Assertion Supported
The Psychology of Money Started With 5,000 Copies, Now Nearing 10 Million
“The first print run of Psychology Money was 5000 copies because all the evidence showed us that would be a great outcome, and we're at nearly ten million now.”
Morgan Housel Oct 20, 2025 ▶ 51:30 Morgan Housel – The Art of Spending Money (EP.466)
Assertion Supported
Morgan Housel notes Bernie Madoff made millions legally before turning to fraud
“Bernie Madoff had a legitimate business, not a fraud. He was a legitimate market maker. And by most accounts, he was making tens, maybe a hundred million dollars in a legitimate, legal, perfect way.”
Morgan Housel Sep 7, 2020 ▶ 34:46 Morgan Housel – The Psychology of Money (Capital Allocators, EP.155)
Assertion Supported
Warren Buffett made most of his wealth on just 10 stocks
“Buffett mentioned years ago at a Berkshire Hathaway meeting that he has owned 500 stocks over the course of his investing career. And in percentage terms, he has made most of his money on 10 of them.”
Morgan Housel Sep 7, 2020 ▶ 45:39 Morgan Housel – The Psychology of Money (Capital Allocators, EP.155)
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