More Than You Know: Finding Financial Wisdom in Unconventional Places Audiobook
Finding Wisdom Unconventional Places: More Than You Know by Michael J. Mauboussin is an unabridged English audiobook about investing through ideas from psychology, strategy, science and other disciplines. Its essay-based approach may suit listeners seeking a broad framework for thinking about financial decisions rather than a narrowly focused investing manual.
At a glance
- Connects investing with psychology, game theory, evolutionary biology, casino gambling and other fields.
- Organised into four parts covering investment philosophy, investing psychology, innovation and competitive strategy, and science and complexity theory.
- The listing says accompanying reference material is available in the Library section with the audio.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Offers a multidisciplinary perspective on risk, choice and investment decision-making.
- Four themed sections and substantial references provide several angles for further exploration.
- Unabridged audio runs 7 hours and 27 minutes.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Author | Michael J. Mauboussin |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Sean Runnette |
| Listening length | 7 hours and 27 minutes |
| Version | Unabridged |
| Program type | Audiobook |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Audible Studios |
| Publication date | 16 June 2016 |
What to know before buying
Listing details to confirm
The description calls this edition updated with new chapters and current research, while the listed publication date is 16 June 2016. The listing does not specify what research was current at publication, so buyers seeking contemporary market guidance should account for the edition date.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Investors interested in decision-making, behavioural psychology and risk alongside financial concepts.
- Listeners who prefer a collection of themed essays over a single narrow investment topic.
- Those wanting an audiobook with accompanying reference material stated to be available in their Library.
Less suited to
- Listeners seeking a short, single-topic introduction to investing.
- Buyers who need a guide explicitly updated with research published after the listed 2016 date.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback describes the book as thought-provoking, well-researched, informative and readable, with praise for its essays and investment framework. That reception fits the listed mix of investing, psychology and strategy, though the 2016 publication date matters to listeners looking for current-market coverage. Aggregate ratings are generally favourable, but they do not establish how useful the material will be for a particular listener.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the material as thought-provoking and informative.
- Feedback highlights the essay format, readability and investment principles.
Frequently asked questions
What does this audiobook cover?
It explores investing through themes including investment philosophy, psychology, innovation and competitive strategy, and science and complexity theory.
Who wrote and narrated it?
The listing names Michael J. Mauboussin as the author and Sean Runnette as the narrator.
How long is the audiobook?
The listed listening length is 7 hours and 27 minutes.
Is reference material included?
The listing says accompanying reference material will be available in the Library section along with the audio.
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