Spending, Fast and Slow
Book • 2023
Max Phelps' 'Spending Fast and Slow' examines the psychological drivers and modern conveniences that make money feel intangible and lead to impulsive spending.
He explains the fast (automatic) and slow (deliberate) modes of decision-making and offers a restructuring of how pay and spending are organised to introduce friction and patience.
The book provides actionable systems—separating accounts, weekly spending allocations, and lists to delay purchases—to convert awareness into sustainable financial habits.
Drawing on his personal experience and coaching clients, Phelps shows how small, repeated choices compound into meaningful wealth-building outcomes.
It is framed as a behavioural-first guide to create the discipline needed before making larger investment moves.
He explains the fast (automatic) and slow (deliberate) modes of decision-making and offers a restructuring of how pay and spending are organised to introduce friction and patience.
The book provides actionable systems—separating accounts, weekly spending allocations, and lists to delay purchases—to convert awareness into sustainable financial habits.
Drawing on his personal experience and coaching clients, Phelps shows how small, repeated choices compound into meaningful wealth-building outcomes.
It is framed as a behavioural-first guide to create the discipline needed before making larger investment moves.
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