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AcquiredDec 18, 2023

Holiday Special 2023

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Holiday Special 2023 mentions The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel, Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky, Transitions by William Bridges, and The Luxury Strategy by Jean-Noel Capfer and Vincent Bastien with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

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The Psychology of Money
Morgan Housel

this book has massively changed the way he personally invests and thinks about spending time and family.

Thinking, Fast and Slow
Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky

David describes this book as revealing how our decision-making processes are often flawed and the importance of awareness.

Transitions
William Bridges

The thesis of the book is that when this happens in your life, and it will many times, it's going to sound a little gruesome, but you need to sort of…

Episode summary
Ben has some big news. Actually, double big news! On what has become a holiday tradition here at Acquired, we cozy up to the fire to do our annual review of the show “in public”. We reflect on what can only be described as an absolutely mind-blowing 2023 (LVMH! Jensen! Costco! Charlie! Half a million plus listeners!) and look ahead to some big things cooking for 2024. Plus as always, we wrap with extended carve outs (joined this year by some surprise guests) for anyone still shopping for those holiday perfect gifts. Huge thank you to everyone for making 2023 an amazing year again here in Acquired-land, and cheers to even greater things to come in 2023!
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The Psychology of Money
Morgan Housel

Ben highlights how 'The Psychology of Money' has significantly influenced his investment strategies and his perspecti…

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Thinking, Fast and Slow
Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky

David highlights the book's insights into the flaws in our decision-making processes. He emphasizes the importance of…

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Transitions
William Bridges

The host mentions 'Transitions' by William Bridges as a book that has significantly impacted their understanding of l…

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The Luxury Strategy
Jean-Noel Capfer and Vincent Bastien

The host mentions 'The Luxury Strategy' to highlight the insights gained from studying luxury branding, particularly…

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The Artist's Way
Julia Cameron

The host mentioned 'The Artist's Way' as a significant book from their past that introduced them to the practice of m…

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Wait But Why
Tim Urban

The host mentioned 'Wait But Why' in the context of discussing the challenges and joys of parenting. They referenced…

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Paul Graham article on kids

The host mentioned the Paul Graham article on kids as part of a broader discussion about the challenges and joys of p…

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  • The conversation centers on books that influence life.
  • A second recurring theme is decision-making processes.
  • Referenced books include The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel and Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky.
  • The strongest audience signal points to individuals looking to improve their financial mindset and Individuals interested in psychology and self-improvement.
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books that influence life(2)decision-making processes(1)parenting experience insights(1)parenting journey(1)personal finance mindset(1)Understanding luxury branding(1)
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Highly Recommended(3)Passing Reference(3)Deep Dive(1)
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individuals looking to improve their financial mindsetIndividuals interested in psychology and self-improvementIndividuals experiencing major life transitionsEntrepreneurs and marketers interested in luxury brandingIndividuals interested in personal creativity and self-improvement.New parents or those interested in parenting.

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The Psychology of Money
Morgan Housel
Best for individuals looking to improve their financial mindsetOften cited around personal finance mindset

“Ben mentions that this book has massively changed the way he personally invests and thinks about spending time and family.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: individuals looking to improve their financial mindset
Key quote: “this book has massively changed the way he personally invests and thinks about spending time and family.”
Ben highlights how 'The Psychology of Money' has significantly influenced his investment strategies and his perspective on spending time with family. This book offers valuable insights that can reshape one's approach to financial decisions.
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Thinking, Fast and Slow
Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky
Best for Individuals interested in psychology and self-improvementOften cited around decision-making processes

“David describes this book as revealing how our decision-making processes are often flawed and the importance of awareness.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Individuals interested in psychology and self-improvement
Key quote: “David describes this book as revealing how our decision-making processes are often flawed and the importance of awareness.”
David highlights the book's insights into the flaws in our decision-making processes. He emphasizes the importance of being aware of these flaws to improve our choices.
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Transitions
William Bridges
Best for Individuals experiencing major life transitionsOften cited around books that influence life

“David talks about this book's concept of major life transitions and how it has helped him through various challenges.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Individuals experiencing major life transitions
Key quote: “The thesis of the book is that when this happens in your life, and it will many times, it's going to sound a little gruesome, but you need to sort of kill your old self and be reborn as your new self.”
The host mentions 'Transitions' by William Bridges as a book that has significantly impacted their understanding of life changes. They emphasize its relevance in navigating both positive and negative transitions, highlighting its practical approach to personal growth.
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The Luxury Strategy
Jean-Noel Capfer and Vincent Bastien
Best for Entrepreneurs and marketers interested in luxury brandingOften cited around Understanding luxury branding

“This book was a core part for both you and me in LVMH prep. It's so good, counterintuitive, and worth reading for anybody who has a brand.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Entrepreneurs and marketers interested in luxury branding
Key quote: “Anti-law of marketing number 18, do not relocate your factories.”
The host mentions 'The Luxury Strategy' to highlight the insights gained from studying luxury branding, particularly in relation to their own podcasting approach. They reflect on how the book's principles, especially the anti-laws of marketing, have influenced their understanding of scarcity and quality in their content creation.
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The Artist's Way
Julia Cameron
Best for Individuals interested in personal creativity and self-improvement.Often cited around books that influence life

“Ben discusses this book and its practice of morning pages, which he found helpful for creativity and clarity.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Individuals interested in personal creativity and self-improvement.
Key quote: “Another one is this book, and I haven't read it in probably 12, 14 years. It's called The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron.”
The host mentioned 'The Artist's Way' as a significant book from their past that introduced them to the practice of morning pages. They reflected on how this technique helped clear their mind and improve focus.
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Wait But Why
Tim Urban
Best for New parents or those interested in parenting.Often cited around parenting experience insights

“Reference to a piece from Wait But Why discussing the fourth trimester, related to parenting.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: New parents or those interested in parenting.
Key quote: “I read the fourth trimester Wait But Why piece.”
The host mentioned 'Wait But Why' in the context of discussing the challenges and joys of parenting. They referenced a specific piece from the book that resonated with their own experiences as a new parent.
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Paul Graham article on kids
Best for New parents or those considering parenthood.Often cited around parenting journey

“Mention of an article by Paul Graham that discusses children, relevant to the parenting theme.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: New parents or those considering parenthood.
Key quote: “I think I read the Paul Graham article on kids.”
The host mentioned the Paul Graham article on kids as part of a broader discussion about the challenges and joys of parenting. They reflected on how words from others often fall short in conveying the true experience of becoming a parent.
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The Psychology of Money
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this book has massively changed the way he personally invests and thinks about spending time and family.
Thinking, Fast and Slow
Acquired · 1:28:13
David describes this book as revealing how our decision-making processes are often flawed and the importance of awareness.
Transitions
Acquired · 1:26:25
The thesis of the book is that when this happens in your life, and it will many times, it's going to sound a little gruesome, but you need to sort of…
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The Psychology of Money
Morgan Housel

Ben highlights how 'The Psychology of Money' has significantly influenced his investment strategies and his perspective on spending time with famil…

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Thinking, Fast and Slow
Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky

David highlights the book's insights into the flaws in our decision-making processes. He emphasizes the importance of being aware of these flaws to…

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William Bridges

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Coco

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“The speaker mentions their daughter's favorite movie, Coco, which they have seen multiple times and highly recommend.”

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The Heiress Tour

Confidence: 90%

“You got to watch it like when the baby's sleeping, maybe over the course of two naps, because it's a long movie, but she's just on another level from anybody.”

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