The Richest Man in Babylon Paperback – July 16, 2015

The richest man in BabylonWhen we speak of history, Babylon is a city that we associate with much wealth and prosperity, however it wasn't always like that. The city of Babylon is a clear example of mans ability to achieve much even though they had little at their disposal.Babylon had only two natural resources, fertile soil and river water , through this and the wisdom they possessed, they were able to build one of the greatest cities ever. They engineered dams which allowed the water to flow onto the fertile soil, encouraging the growth of crops in abundance. It is believed the trading of these crops was the stepping stone for their wealth and splendor.Unlike other well known cities in history, Babylon was that which did not require the use of raiding to increase their profits, though it happened it wasn't incidental to their success as many of their battles were on the defense against opposing forces who aimed to overcome this great city. Their defenses, the sky scraping walls they built, also considered as great as the pyramids of Egypt, were crucial in their survival, and is claimed as one of the seven wonders of the world.It is believed that the Babylonians were ahead of their time, they were skilled arts man, painters, weavers, jewelers etc, they were clever financiers and traders.Babylon though constantly besieged was never overthrown or entered by outside forces until 540 years before Christ's birth. However it wasn't because the opposing army penetrated the impregnable walls.The king at the time was advised to go forth to meet the oncoming army, in doing so, he was unfortunately defeated leaving the city open and unguarded.The city never achieved the greatness it once possessed and over time it became a desolate waste.Nonetheless though the city is no more. the wisdom of the Babylonians lives on, and we all can learn a great deal from the great city of Babylon.The book starts off with a man who desired gold, like every other human being we all want to be better and live better, to accumulate items we like and to bless ourselves with gifts. Bansir a chariot builder was discouraged at his lack of fortune, every day he did the same thing and barely got by, while others were living life ecstatically. He wanted more, and he observed the only way to increase his monetary value was to ask his good friend who done what he wanted to achieve and go where he wanted to go."It costs nothing to ask wise advice from a good friend""Thou makes me to realize the reason why we never found any measure of wealth. We never sought it."The book continues to the advice of the good friend and how he achieved his wealth and greatness and how he became the richest man in Babylon. Likewise, The richest man in Babylon, wasn't handed a silver spoon neither was he a prince with an inheritance. He as well, had to ask one more well off than him how to obtain richest and gold for himself. The grand advice he received was "a part of all you earn is yours to keep."From this the richest man in Babylon understood that he must pay himself first. From everything that he earned, one tenth was his to save, or more based on what he could afford. For "wealth, like a tree, grows from a tiny seed."The rich man than went on to include what else he had learned from his mentor, the seven cures for a lean purse. (Empty purse)They are:1.) Start they purse to fattening: which is to put aside a tenth of what you earned, over time it will accumulate.2.) Control thy expenditures: carefully consider what is necessary and what isn't. Don't throw your coin to what which isn't required.3.) Make they gold multiply: look for ways to get your gold to work for you, investments.4.) Guard thy treasure from loss: this ties in with number 2, to be careful with where we spend our money. We shouldn't be rash with spending or intrigued by get rich quick schemes.5.) Own they own home, Make of thy dwelling a profitable investment: invest in obtaining thine own land. You can't fully enjoy life unless you have something you can call your own.6.) Insure a future income: "save for a rainy day" comes to mind with this. We don't know what the future holds, therefore we must save accordingly for a day that comes upon us unexpectedly.7.) Increase thy ability to earn: "the more of wisdom we know, the more we may earn." Increase your knowledge to better hell yourself. "The man who seeks to learn more of his craft shall be richly rewarded." The more you learn the more you earn.These methods for creating wealth were in the first half of the book. The author continues to include key knowledgeable concepts within the pages, from topics to "good luck" and "working for others", there's so much one can learn. The points are fundamental and simple but without a doubt are crucial. I've begun to adapt some methods and can see the effect it will have in the future.This book isn't complicated or brain wrecking, it's simplified tremendously but the impact regardless is grand. It also goes into detail concerning the seven cures for a lean purse and many other economical situations. Most would do universities courses in economics but this read i feel is a basis for any monetary exchanges and management. This isn't just advice for the well off but for those who have little to nothing. Like the chariot builder, and the richest man in Babylon, these individuals had nothing but they made it into something.

It was an amazing book full of many principles that would carry any person from a position of financial negligence to intelligence

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This timeless classic should be required reading for every young person. The principles of living within your means, paying yourself first and starting small to invest for a lifetime are the keys to generational wealth.

Glad I purchase the hard copy

What a wonderful way of teaching the principles of good money management.

This book is beyond phenomenal. I heard the Richest Man in Babylon audio recording on YouTube and discovered it was one in a series of pamphlets so I looked for a copy and found this version. I love the leather binding and this book is an absolute must for financial literacy. Some of the concepts I've heard before from other sources and some I'm being introduced to for the first time. I will be using them all to change my financial status.For how long this book has been available, I still can't understand how I never heard of it or came across it before but glad I finally did and highly recommend someone give this a read and use it to change their financial status or to use as ground rules after starting their first job.

A must buy!!!I learned so much from this book wish I read it when I was in my 20s I waisted so much money because I didn’t know anything about saving. I was program to spend money all the time. I’m on my 30s now and this book has changed the way I think and now spend my money. I rather invested in something that will give me more money for a better future for me and my future family.

I really enjoyed the content of the book. Very simple, clear steps to help us stay away from money troubles and to help us find riches. Every children should have the teachings in this book drilled into their mind from a young age.Unfortunately, this book is written with the "old" English. The whole book is using "thou and thy" and it's painful for me to read because it's not something that I'm used to. If only someone has helped to rewrite this in the English we use today.

The book is a must read but the print quality not up to the mark

It seems folded marks on cover. Other than that everything was far better.

A genuine classic, "The Richest Man in Babylon" has stood the test of time and continues to motivate people today. It is impressive how well Clason can convey financial concepts through interesting anecdotes. Each page is packed with useful advice that may be used to improve anyone's financial situation. Lessons from the book about putting money away, making investments, and accumulating wealth still hold. Anyone wanting financial security and a strong basis for a wealthy future should read it. This literary gem, a gold mine of financial knowledge, will enlighten and strengthen you.