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Summary: Start to Fatten thy Purse
Review: I was introduced to this book by a friend, bought a copy and put it down for a year. It sounded strange that a book about ancient culture of Babylon has something to say about making money. Furthermore, the back of the book purports that it is written in easy to read Biblical style language. I never found the Bible to be exactly an easy read. Nonetheless, one day I decided to read it. I was really impressed to the point of inspired! Such logical and practical sense in how to make money without first losing your shirt. In fact, you not only get to keep your shirt, but also provide shelter, clothing and food for your family on top of it! It is not worth writing the formulas or ideas in this review because it would only lose the impact. Read it so the wisdom is in it's proper context. A great book, "The Richest Man in Babylon", written sometime in the early 40's, I think, continues to be an excellent resource in making money. I highly reccomend this book to anyone who is having trouble saving extra for the future.
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Summary: simple, smart and straightforward
Review: The Richest Man in Babylon is a series of stories set in the ancient city of Babylon, where people of extreme wealth and extreme poverty existed side by side. The reader is a "fly on the wall" as those who seek wealth ask the advice of those who have learned how to generate it. George S. Clason has taken several simple money management principles and wrapped them in colorful stories of an ancient culture, which reminds us that financial struggles and the principles of how to escape them are timeless. This book has travelled the years well because the dialogue is already that of another time. The author has cleverly devised a way to show how these principles also apply today. This book will give you a solid foundation for how to handle your money and get it working for you. Larry Hehn, Author of Get the Prize: Nine Keys for a Life of Victory
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Summary: Should be a mandatory book at school
Review: This is an excellent book for education/introduction to personal finance. This book has the merits not to be boring as many other books could be. It introduces you to several aspects of personal finance such as insurance, savings, investing... using simple stories, explaining simple concepts that everybody should know. Unfortunately, for some of us, our ignorance on this subject causes us a lot of troubles and sufferings.
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Summary: Simple, profound, important - a must-have
Review: Don't let the simplicity of this short, easy-to-read book make you feel like you would get more value from something denser or more complex. The fact is, financial basics ARE simple. This book presents them in a story set in Ancient Babylon, which reads quickly yet resonates deeply with financial truth. Is it really that hard to be rich? Clason explores such topics as spending less than you make, repaying your debt, saving for the future, and investing wisely. There are no secrets, no tricks, no insurmountable challenges - just the basics that have escaped much of today's credit-card generation. The best plan is to go ahead and buy two copies of this book, one for you, and one to loan or give away. This is too good to keep to yourself. An obvious classic for college grads or new families, the wisdom within is just as relevant and accessible for learners of any age. If the book has a fault, it is its failure to address charitable giving. Whether you tithe at church, or choose other non-profits to share with, giving is an important part of financial management that is not mentioned at all here. Regardless, Richest Man in Babylon is a classic for a reason - its wisdom has stood the test of time, and will continue to shine a light on a simple, straight, yet often-overlooked path to financial well-being.
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Summary: EVERYONE SHOULD READ THIS BOOK
Review: I loved this book.. . I first saw it on a friend's bookshelf a few years ago and borrowed it. In the end I decided it was a "must have" book, so I bought my own! It's quite fun to read, and if you don't have a lot of time, you can read one chapter a day. I have recommended it to family & friends and I also think it would be a good gift for someone starting out.
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Summary: Very Rich and Powerful Stories
Review: The book is just 144 pages long - I read it in 2 hours. But it took me a couple of days to let all the timeless information sink in. I especially liked the 2nd story and the three rules it lays down:
- Live upon less than you earn and save atleast one tenth of what you earn for yourself.
- Seek the advice of wise men whose daily work is handling of money.
- Learn to make gold work for you. These three lessons are given in a story and that makes it easier for the lessons to sink in. The other 9 stories are also interesting but the second story alone is worth more than the entire book. The cover of the book which I have says "more than two million copies sold," and I am sure this small book has made those two million people - smart and rich.
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Summary: This Book will collect no dust on my bookshelf
Review: This is one of the quickest reads I have had in a long time. Not because the book is short I mind you, but because it engages. The stories in this book all have a point to make, wether it is about saving, investing for the future or how hard work pays actually pays off. This book was written in the 20's and I'm suprised it has the foresight to mention not to get into get-quick-rich schemes! I would recommend this book even to people who don't care about saving money and just want a couple of good stories to read.
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Summary: Timeless, simple truths...
Review: This incredible little book was recommended to me for many years because of the texts inspirational qualities, in terms of offering timeless simple truths concerning thrift, financial planning and the value of a good work ethic. The formula offered for financial independence is highly practical and workable. Promoted as success secrets of the ancients, the text is written in parable form, similar to the bible, which gives the entire work a credible quality. I know from personal experience, that with persisitence, a good work ethic and a strong will to succeed; one can achieve a modicum of financial prosperity. Which, by the way, includes enjoying the fruits of one's labours. "Enjoy life while you are here. Do not overstrain or try to save too much...live otherwise according to your income and let not yourself get niggardly and afraid to spend. Life is good and life is rich with things worthwhile and things to enjoy." (20) In other terms, the lesson offered is a practice in moderation, not letting one's behavioural pendulum swing too far either way, but earning well and living well in the mean is a key to achieving a happy life. If you read any 'financial success' book this year, let it be this one.
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Summary: Timeless!
Review: Exactly what I like!! Timeless principles about wealth creation and management.
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Summary: Great Book
Review: Put simply this is a great book. Not only is the wisdom solid and well-founded it is an enjoyable, easy to read book. I have allready begun applying the principle of saving one-tenth and it is giving a satisfying feeling allready. This book is so easy and valuable to read I will teach my children from it.
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