Mind Over Money - by Claudia Hammond (Paperback)

About the Book

"We know we need money and we often want more of it, but we don't always think about the way it affects our minds and our emotions, skews our perceptions, and even changes the way we behave ... BBC Radio 4 host Claudia Hammond delves into the surprising psychology of money to show us that our relationship with the stuff is more complex than we might think"--Amazon.com.

Book Synopsis

The acclaimed author of Time Warped tackles the very latest research in the fields of neuroscience, psychology, and biology to provide a fresh, fascinating, and thought-provoking look at our relationship with money--perfect for fans of Dan Ariely and Freakonomics.

We know we need money and we often want more of it, but we don't always think about the way it affects our minds and our emotions, skews our perceptions and even changes the way we behave.

Award-winning BBC Radio 4 host Claudia Hammond delves into the surprising psychology of money to show us that our relationship with the stuff is more complex than we might think. Drawing on the latest research in psychology, neuroscience and behavioural economics, she draws an anatomy of the power it holds over us. She also reveals some simple and effective tricks that will help you use and save money better--from how being grumpy can stop you getting ripped off to why you should opt for the more expensive pain relief and why you should never offer to pay your friends for favours.

An eye-opening and entertaining investigation into the power money holds over us, Mind over Money will change the way you view the cash in your wallet and the figures in your bank account forever.

Mind over Money is an invaluable resource for anyone fascinated by the dynamics of money and for those wishing to learn how to maximize its power and greatest benefit.

From the Back Cover

The acclaimed author of Time Warped tackles the very latest research in the fields of neuroscience, psychology, and biology to provide a fresh, fascinating, and thought-provoking look at our relationship with money.

A day doesn't go by without money coming into our interactions. But how much do we really understand it? We know we need money. We tend to want more of it. But why do we behave so strangely with it? And why does it have such a hold on us?

Claudia Hammond delves into the surprising psychology of money to show us that our relationship with the stuff is more complex than we might think. Exploring the latest research in psychology, neuroscience, biology, and behavioral economics, she also reveals some simple and effective tricks that will help you think about, use, and save money better--from how being grumpy helps if you don't want to be ripped off to why you should opt for the more expensive pain relief, from how to shop for a new laptop to why you should never offer to pay your friends for favors.

An eye-opening and entertaining investigation into the power money holds over us, Mind Over Money will change the way you view the cash in your wallet and the figures in your bank account forever.

Review Quotes

"This lively introduction to the psychology of time perception is an intriguing take on the fluidity of reality." - Publishers Weekly
Part history, part anecdotes, part research, part tips, Hammond's deep look into our conflicted, world-shaping involvement with money provides striking insights, sage advice, humor, and much food for thought. - Booklist
A comprehensive guide for bringing the power of money under control. In a practical, sometimes-amusing narrative, Hammond provides a valuable summary of work in psychology, behavioral economics, and more, and her numbered "Money Tips" are particularly helpful. A delightful treatment of a subject many of us would prefer to ignore, gently subversive in its undermining of preconceptions and prejudices. - Kirkus
an intriguing analysis of the psychology of money and the complexity of our relationship with it - Library Journal
Praise for Time Warped: "In Time Warped, Claudia Hammond...has a steady touch in conveying the research, adding user-friendly charm even to exhaustive descriptions of the mechanics of boredom. A chapter on visualization is particularly intriguing." - Jascha Hoffman, New York Times
"Fascinating...will change the way you think about time." - Financial Times
"A well-researched meditation on how we see the future.... There's one great question of time, one which of course this book cannot answer, but on which it gives a great deal of much-needed perspective: 'How much do I have left?'" - Slate
"A fascinating foray into the idea that our experience of time is actively created by our own minds and how these sensations of what neuroscientists and psychologists call "mind time" are created." - Maria Popova, BrainPickings