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3.84 AVERAGE
3.84 AVERAGE
I think this is an important book for people who feel slightly queasy with talking about money, facing basic money issues head on, and want to learn how to speak about money to close friends, family and colleagues. That said, it does offer a lot of common sense advice that’s quite basic. For some, this will be something they need to hear; for others, it’s going to be a bit pointless, especially if you’re someone who has being relatively good at saving from a young age or early-ish in your professional life.
As such, this wasn’t the most useful read for me, but it was a quick one, and it includes a lot of mini interviews with various CEOs, entrepreneurs, freelancers and employers and employees, and some were interesting. I had expected more financial advice and perhaps a more in-depth approach in parts. Solid book — but make sure you know what you’re getting.
As such, this wasn’t the most useful read for me, but it was a quick one, and it includes a lot of mini interviews with various CEOs, entrepreneurs, freelancers and employers and employees, and some were interesting. I had expected more financial advice and perhaps a more in-depth approach in parts. Solid book — but make sure you know what you’re getting.
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It covers a very interesting topic: how we emotionally cope with economic issues or uncertainties.
Throu a number of examples it points out the main hypothesis: talking through money problems will distress you from anxiety and shame. Very recommended, whether you suffer money issues or someone around you.
Throu a number of examples it points out the main hypothesis: talking through money problems will distress you from anxiety and shame. Very recommended, whether you suffer money issues or someone around you.
I really liked this one. It felt kind of like sitting down to a long, honest conversation with a friend. It’s helpful without being judge-y, largely because the author is so open about her own less than healthy behaviours. Some of the stuff in here is perhaps fairly basic, and some chapters weren’t relevant to me, but I didn’t mind that. For me, the main thing I really liked about this book was that feeling of relief in having someone talk openly about their own relationship with money (and encouraging others to do the same), and in a way that didn’t ultimately just continue to skirt around certain issues. Here, nothing is sacred or taboo. Great stuff.
This review was first posted to my blog here.
This review was first posted to my blog here.
a self-confessed non-expert on all things finance, alex holder’s premise of open up is more than purely practical or educational.
rather than on ‘how’, open up focusses mostly on ‘why’.
why is it a good idea to look at your finances? to deal with your finances? and why does talking about your finances and money in general make this a smoother, more efficient process?
as such, even though open up covers all the obligatory chapters on personal finance (budgeting, saving, debt, etc.), its strength lies in the fact that it goes further.
it links money - and ultimately the lack of education around money - to deeper social problems.
holder's larger underlying argument connects not talking about money to larger structural issues such as privilege, systematic poverty and mental health.
and ultimately it is this larger context that gives a rare depth to this seemingly ‘simple’ book on money and personal finances.
full review on my blog : https://idealistatheart.com/open-up-by-alex-holder/
rather than on ‘how’, open up focusses mostly on ‘why’.
why is it a good idea to look at your finances? to deal with your finances? and why does talking about your finances and money in general make this a smoother, more efficient process?
as such, even though open up covers all the obligatory chapters on personal finance (budgeting, saving, debt, etc.), its strength lies in the fact that it goes further.
it links money - and ultimately the lack of education around money - to deeper social problems.
holder's larger underlying argument connects not talking about money to larger structural issues such as privilege, systematic poverty and mental health.
and ultimately it is this larger context that gives a rare depth to this seemingly ‘simple’ book on money and personal finances.
full review on my blog : https://idealistatheart.com/open-up-by-alex-holder/
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medium-paced
This was so helpful for me. I have debt and I’ve not been honest about my financial situation to myself for a long time. Time for a change!
I actually want to write a review on why everyone should read this!
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medium-paced
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
On a mission to improve my relationship with money & I strongly recommend dis book to u all