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Self, Science, Finance & Human Nature

LEARNING PLAN

Self, Science, Finance & Human Nature

This multidisciplinary plan bridges the gap between biology, psychology, and personal finance to provide a holistic view of human behavior. It is ideal for individuals seeking to master their habits, understand their financial impulses, and leverage science to drive meaningful self-transformation.

ByCommunity User
3 h 34 m
12 coursesUpdated 9 days ago
Thinking, fast and slowThe Laws of Human NatureThe Seven Lenses of Human Nature12 sources

How This Learning Plan Was Made

This plan was crafted by BeFreed's proprietary AI to help you learn Self, Science, Finance & Human Nature with ease. It is curated from in-depth research on the topic and structured around the most effective learning journeys proven by BeFreed users.

Each episode delivers bite-sized, high-impact lessons distilled from world-class sources — bestselling books, research papers, and expert insights. Together, they form a sophisticated yet accessible path to mastering Self, Science, Finance & Human Nature.

What You'll Learn

  • Identify cognitive biases to improve daily decision-making and mental clarity.
  • Understand the neurobiological and evolutionary drivers of human behavior.
  • Master the psychology of money to overcome emotional financial biases.
  • Build identity-based habits by rewiring neural pathways for lasting change.
  • Create optimized environments that support personal and professional transformation.
  • Bridge the gap between biological instincts and modern financial success.

Discover how your mind works by exploring cognitive biases, decision-making patterns, and the psychological forces that shape your daily choices and behaviors.

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Thinking, fast and slow

Insights into human decision-making and cognitive biases

8 m
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The Laws of Human Nature

A masterful guide to understanding human behavior, decoding motivations, and gaining powerful insights into yourself and others.

12 m
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50 Psychology Ideas You Really Need to Know30-Second PsychologyThe Little Book of PsychologyThe Psychology Book
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The Seven Lenses of Human Nature

Discover what psychology really is beyond therapy and Freud - from brain scans to social behavior, explore how this vast field touches every aspect of human experience and daily life.

65 m

Understand the evolutionary and neurobiological roots of human behavior, from brain chemistry to social instincts that drive cooperation and competition.

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Behave

In-depth look at human behavior and biology

9 m
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The moral animal

Unveiling genetic strategies behind human behavior, morals, and social interactions through evolutionary psychology.

11 m
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FactfulnessSapiensEnlightenment Now50 Self Help Classics
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The Selfish Gene and why we are survival machines

Do genes control our behavior? Explore why evolution is really about genetic survival and how this shift in perspective explains human cooperation.

37 m

Learn why financial success is more about psychology than math, exploring behavioral economics, investment biases, and how emotions drive money decisions.

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The Psychology of Money: Timeless lessons on wealth, greed, and happiness Paperback

Exploring the psychological aspects of money and wealth management.

9 m
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The Laws of Wealth

A psychology-driven guide to outsmarting your own investing biases and making smarter financial decisions through rule-based strategies.

9 m
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Good with MoneyThe Laws of WealthThe Laws of WealthThe Psychology of Money: Timeless lessons on wealth, greed, and happiness Paperback
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Psychology of money and why behavior beats math

Managing money feels like a math problem, but your brain treats it like an emotion. Learn how to fix financial habits by mastering your behavior.

23 m

Master the science of behavior change by building identity-based habits, rewiring neural pathways, and creating environments that support your desired transformation.

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Personality Isn't Permanent

A revolutionary guide to breaking free from self-limiting beliefs and intentionally creating your desired identity and future self.

9 m
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The Identity-Goals Feedback Loop

Identity shapes habits; habits transform who you become.

1 m
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Become the Next Version of Yourself

Discover the science-backed steps to transform your personality, rewire your brain, and design environments that make your ideal identity inevitable. Based on groundbreaking research from neuroscience and psychology.

10 m

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Self-Improvement, Finance, Health & Science

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