468: Kabir Sehgal | The Darwin of Dollars

Kabir Sehgal (@HiKabir) looks at biological, psychological, and external factors that help us make sense of how we interact with our dollars in his book Coined: the Rich Life of Money and How Its History Has Shaped Us. The Cheat Sheet: What happens in your brain when you think about money? There's a science for that, and it's called neuroeconomics. The anticipation of gaining money tends to provoke a stronger reaction than having money -- part of our survival wiring? The way we deal with money is coded on a genetic level -- in fact, about 20 percent of your credit score is influenced by your genetics. Why should you pay with cash if you're trying to save money (beyond the obvious reason of avoiding excessive interest payments)? Why is the sun a good business barometer? And so much more... Show notes at http://theartofcharm.com/podcast-episodes/kabir-sehgal-the-darwin-of-dollars-episode-468/ HELP US SPREAD THE WORD! If you dig the show, please subscribe in iTunes and write us a review! This is what helps us stand out from the crowd and help people find the credible advice they need. Review the show in iTunes! We rely on it! http://www.theartofcharm.com/mobilereview Stay Charming!