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How to Money · August 26, 2026 · 59m

How Americans Got Rich: The History of Wealth in America w/ Joseph Moore #1184

Author Joseph Moore joins to discuss his book How To Get Rich In American History, challenging the myth that earlier eras were easier. He explains why nostalgia distorts our financial expectations, how the American Dream has been declared dead for centuries, and why optimism and an internal locus of control have always been essential for building wealth. Moore also debunks real estate myths, recasts the role of women's income, and offers five timeless takeaways: solve problems, take risks, move, marry well, and believe you can do it.

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Americans Over-Romanticize Earlier Eras
Americans persistently look back with nostalgia, believing the 'good old days' were better, when in fact they are living in the greatest era of prosperity.
Optimism and an internal locus of control — the belief that your actions influence your outcomes — are crucial for financial success.

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