‘Happy Go Money’ Debunks How We Think About Money And Happiness
Never have I ever thought I’d be the type of person to read a personal finance book, but here we are.
One of my goals this year is to increase my financial literacy, hence why I picked up Happy Go Money. There are a ton of personal finance books out there, but I chose to start with this one for a few reasons. First, the book is written by a fellow Canadian and second, it dives into how our attitude towards money is related to our happiness BEFORE getting into the nuts and bolts of smart spending, budgeting and investing.
Finance can be a bit dry, but Melissa Leong’s writing style made it feel like I was talking to my best friend. She often used humour and examples from her own life to clarify her points, and even included actionable tips and thought-starters at the end of each chapter, which I found really useful.
Here’s my favourite tidbit: “Human beings are adaptable. A million dollars or a misfortune, over time, can become the new normal.” So no matter how much money you make, whether you got a raise or lost your job, you will adapt. Don’t rely on something (or someone) to make you happy. You control your own happiness!
💥TL;DR: If you're new to personal finance, this is a great place to start. The author uses humour and anecdotes (sometimes simultaneously) to explain concepts and reframe the way you think about money while also giving useful tips. 4/5
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