The Richest Man in Babylon (2020 Edition)

The Richest Man in Babylon (2020 Edition)

Published: 4/21/2020
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Summary

A timeless classic using parables set in ancient Babylon to illustrate fundamental principles of personal wealth, guiding readers to prosperity by revealing secrets to keeping and making more money.

Description

Beloved by millions, this timeless classic holds the key to all you desire and everything you wish to accomplish. This is the book that reveals the secret to personal wealth. Countless readers have been helped by the famous "Babylonian parables," hailed as the greatest of all inspirational works on the subject of thrift, financial planning, and personal wealth. In language as simple as that found in the Bible, these fascinating and informative stories set you on a sure path to prosperity and its accompanying joys. Acclaimed as a modern-day classic, this celebrated bestseller offers an understanding of — and a solution to — your personal financial problems that will guide you through a lifetime. This is the book that holds the secrets to keeping your money — and making more. The Richest Man in Babylon: Read it and recommend it to loved ones—and get on the road to riches. George S. Clason was born in Louisiana, Missouri, on November 7, 1874. He attended the University of Nebraska and served in the United States Army during the Spanish- American War. Beginning a long career in publishing, he founded the Clason Map Company of Denver, Colorado, and published the first road atlas of the United States and Canada. In 1926, he issued the first of a famous series of pamphlets on thrift and financial success, using parables set in ancient Babylon to make each of his points. These were distributed in large quantities by banks and insurance companies and became familiar to millions, the most famous being "The Richest Man in Babylon," the parable from which the present volume takes its title. Read more

Level
Written in simple language, easy to read and understand, uses engaging and instructional parables, accessible to all ages and knowledge levels.
Core Concepts
Pay Yourself First
Control Your Expenditures
Make Your Gold Multiply
Guard Your Treasure from Loss
Own Your Own Home
Insure a Future Income
Increase Your Ability to Earn.
Skills You'll Develop
Financial Literacy, Budgeting and Saving Habits, Long-Term Financial Thinking, Decision-Making.
Relevance to Finance Areas
Personal Finance
Wealth Management
Investment Basics
Financial Literacy Education.
Real-World Application
Advice considered practical and timeless, applicable across generations and income levels, core message of saving, living within means, and investing wisely remains relevant.