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Mind Over Money
Claudia Hammond
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Finance
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Discover why money decisions aren't rational in Hammond's "Mind Over Money" - the BBC broadcaster's psychological deep-dive into our financial behaviors. Learn practical strategies that transform spending habits, making this award-winning exploration essential for anyone seeking financial well-being beyond just numbers.

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Money: The Invisible Force That Shapes Our Minds

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Imagine watching someone burn a million dollars in cash. When two members of the band KLF did exactly this on a Scottish island in 1994, the public outrage was so intense that many refused to believe real money had been destroyed. This visceral reaction reveals our profound psychological relationship with money. Though merely pieces of paper and metal with no inherent value beyond our collective belief, money fundamentally shapes human behavior in ways we rarely recognize. It's simultaneously a tool we use and a psychological drug we crave, triggering dopamine release in our brains much like chocolate or wine. Money isn't just currency - it's a lens through which we view ourselves and others, influencing our decisions in ways that often defy logic.

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The Birth and Physical Power of Money

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Mental Accounting and Loss Aversion

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How Price and Perception Interact

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The Money Motivation Paradox

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Childhood Influences on Financial Behavior

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Breaking Free: Using Money Wisely

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