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Decision Quote by Dan Ariely

“None of us always make the best financial decisions.” quote by Dan Ariely — Download Open image

“None of us always make the best financial decisions.”

About This Quote

Source Book: Predictably Irrational, 2008

People inevitably make suboptimal financial choices due to biases and heuristics.

In simple terms: We’re not always rational with money.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and mitigate financial biases.

Themes

economics behavioral science decision making

Mood

analytical practical

Type

psychological financial

When to use this quote

budgeting
investing
consumer behavior

Key Concepts

bias irrationality

Questions to Reflect On

What recent financial mistake did you make?
How can you guard against bias?

A Different Perspective

Biases can be hard to spot in everyday choices.

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