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04-12-2008, 08:28 PM
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The Richest Man in Babylon
Has anyone read this small paperback? How has it benefited you? It's had a profound impact on me. It solidifies what I've tried doing with my finances for the last 17 years. I just wish I'd been more careful and vigilant in paying myself first.
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05-02-2008, 12:21 PM
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I haven't read it but I have been curious about whether I should pick it up or not. Sounds like you enjoyed it. Would you mind telling me some more about it?
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05-02-2008, 08:28 PM
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It's been around since the early 1900's and started out as small pamphlets containing fictional characters and parables taking place in ancient Babylon featuring regular folks, like Arkad the chariot builder, who can't figure out why they can never get ahead in life. Arkad meets up with with the richest man in Babylon who tells him how he was able to save and build wealth. It sorta reads like the scriptures with lots of thees and thous, but the stories are very entertaining and very educational. It's worth every penny. It's about $7. You should buy it this weekend.
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05-05-2008, 11:31 PM
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I learned all the principles from my father but I have several copies of this book. When people ask me for help I require that they read the book first then I sit down with them and make a plan - then we discuss any money help.
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05-06-2008, 12:01 AM
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Very good point! I always thought that if I were rich I could do great things, but it is in the disciplining of earning, saving and budgeting, and building an estate for my future that makes prospering possible. I love how it describes the frailties of youth. It's so true. As a teenager, I wanted great things at the expense of spending all my money. Gold comes only to those who know how to keep it. I thought I knew how to keep it until I read this book.
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It sounds like a great book. I wonder if I can get hold of a copy over here.
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05-07-2008, 08:24 AM
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If you can't, it's available on Amazon.com.
Amazon.com: The Richest Man in Babylon: George S. Clason: Books
It has lots of great customer reviews.
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05-08-2008, 09:31 AM
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You can borrow a copy at your local library.
Cost = FREE!
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