The Richest Man In Babylon
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- Learn the importance of saving at least 10% of your income, fostering a habit of financial discipline that leads to greater savings over time.
- Learn to differentiate between necessary expenses and desires, helping you control your spending, resulting in reduced financial stress.
- Avoid common pitfalls and make smarter investment choices, potentially increasing your wealth.
- Be encouraged to think about generational wealth and future income, leading to a more secure financial future.
“Full of time-tested advice on saving and investing.”
— The Washington Post
“The Richest Man in Babylon” is a ground-breaking financial guide that has stood the test of time. Written by George S. Clason in 1926, this book presents timeless principles of wealth creation and management through a series of engaging parables set in ancient Babylon.
Readers will learn:
• How to start building wealth, regardless of their current financial situation
• The power of paying yourself first and saving consistently
• Strategies for making wise investments and growing their money
• Techniques for controlling expenses without sacrificing quality of life
• The importance of continuous learning and skill development for increasing earning potential
The book’s unique approach of teaching through stories makes complex financial concepts easy to understand and remember. By following the adventures of characters like Arkad, Bansir, and Dabasir, readers absorb crucial lessons about money management, debt reduction, and wealth accumulation.
Key sections of the book include:
• The Seven Cures for a Lean Purse
• The Five Laws of Gold
• The Clay Tablets from Babylon
“The Richest Man in Babylon” offers a solid foundation for financial success, regardless of the reader’s current economic status or background. Its principles are as relevant today as they were nearly a century ago, making it an essential read for anyone seeking to master the art of personal finance and create lasting wealth.
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The book: "The Richest Man In Babylon" Is perfect for:
• Individuals looking to improve their financial situation
• Young adults starting their financial journey
• Experienced investors seeking timeless wisdom
• Anyone interested in personal finance and wealth-building strategies
• Readers who enjoy learning through stories and parables
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Meet the author
Author biography
George Samuel Clason (1874-1957) was an American author and businessman best known for his financial advice book “The Richest Man in Babylon,” first published in 1926. Born in Louisiana, Missouri, Clason attended the University of Nebraska and served in the United States Army during the Spanish-American War. After his military service, he moved to Denver, Colorado, where he founded two companies: the Clason Map Company and the Clason Publishing Company.
Clason’s entrepreneurial spirit led him to publish the first road atlas of the United States and Canada. However, his most enduring legacy comes from a series of informational pamphlets he began writing in 1926. These pamphlets, which used parables set in ancient Babylon to teach financial wisdom, were widely distributed by banks and insurance companies.
The most famous of these parables were later compiled into “The Richest Man in Babylon,” a book that has become a modern inspirational classic. Clason is credited with coining the phrase “Pay yourself first,” a fundamental principle of personal finance.
In his personal life, Clason was married twice and had two children who also became authors. He spent his later years in Napa, California, where he passed away in 1957.
Book testimonials
“Recently, several readers asked me for recommendations on books that introduce teenagers—and even pre-teens—to investing… My favorite, and one that I always mention, is The Richest Man in Babylon. Though published nearly 90 years ago, the financial advice dispensed by author George S. Clason will always be relevant to a new generation of readers. Set in ancient Babylon, the characters learn simple lessons about money and investing throughout the collection of short stories.”
— Chicago Tribune
“I first read The Richest Man in Babylon many years ago. Its philosophy worked for me then, and it will work now for anyone with the good sense to stick to it. I think it ought to be read by every young man or woman with ambition to make something of life.”
— Chicago Daily News
“What can a book written in the 1920s tell modern investors about their finances? A whole lot if it’s George Clason’s delightful set of parables that explain the basics of money. This is a great gift for a graduate or anyone who seems baffled by the world of finance and a wonderful, refreshing read for even the most experienced investor.”
— Los Angeles Times