The Psychology of Money: Is Your Brain Keeping You Poor?

Discover the psychology of money in just 140 seconds. Your financial reality isn't about math—it's about childhood trauma, dopamine loops, and a biological "wealth thermostat" in your brain. This video reveals why 70% of lottery winners go bankrupt and why billionaires can never stop working. You'll learn how your nervous system sabotages wealth to keep you "safe," the truth behind "Relative Deprivation" (why your neighbor's Tesla makes you miserable), and why autonomy—not cash—is what successful people actually chase. We break down the science of spending: how you trade time for money, then waste that money trying to buy back lost time. Through powerful examples, you'll see how money becomes a shield against worthlessness, a signal of belonging, and a drug for your dopamine receptors. By the end, you'll question everything—from why you really want that purchase to whether you'd still chase your current life if no one could see it. Perfect for anyone stuck in the earn-spend loop or ready to reprogram their financial mindset. ​Key Moments ​0:00 – Money is a Biological Weapon ​0:25 – The 70% Lottery Winner Statistic ​0:48 – Your Internal Financial Thermostat ​1:10 – Why Billionaires are "Slaves" to Wealth ​1:35 – Dopamine vs. Dollars ​1:55 – Relative Deprivation & The Tesla Trap ​2:10 – Autonomy: The Only Goal That Matters ​2:20 – The "Invisible Debt" Thought Experiment If this blew your mind, smash that Like button and Subscribe for more psychology hacks that rewire your reality. Watch this next to fix your money mindset. money mindset psychology lottery winners go broke financial trauma childhood billionaire psychology secrets dopamine spending habits #PsychologyOfMoney #MoneyMindset #FinancialPsychology #BehavioralEconomics #PersonalFinance