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The Richest Man in Babylon (DF Self-Help Treasure Book 3) Kindle Edition

by George S. Clason (Author), Digital Fire (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 508 ratings
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Originally published in 1926, ‘The Richest Man in Babylon’ is George S. Clason’s timeless classic, revealing the secrets to making money and keeping it. Clason founded two publishing companies and was the first to publish a road atlas of North America. He is best known for writing a series of pamphlets advising readers on finding financial success, which were later compiled to form this classic bestseller.
This inspirational book is hailed as the greatest of books on finances. It unveils the secrets to wealth, providing priceless suggestions, advice, unforgettable parables, financial problem solving tools, and invaluable information which will get you on your way to riches. It is a must read for all who want financial stability. It rapidly became one of the best-selling books of all time. Through a series of enlightening parables set in the heart of ancient Babylon, Clason provided his readers with economic tips and tools for financial success.
The book is often referred to as a classic of personal financial advice, and appears in modern recommended reading lists on personal financial advice and wealth management, which has kept the book in print almost 90 years after its first edition with over 2 million copies sold. Acclaimed as a modern-day classic, this celebrated work is both intriguing and easy to read.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07L4N6BGV
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ DIGITAL FIRE; 2nd edition (December 5, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 5, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1783 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 144 pages
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George S. Clason

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George Samuel Clason (November 7, 1874 – April 7, 1957 ), also known as George S. Clason, was born in Louisiana, Missouri, and died in Napa, California.

During his eighty two years he was a soldier, businessman and writer. He served in the United States Army during the Spanish–American War.

Clason started two companies, the Clason Map Company of Denver Colorado and the Clason Publishing Company. The Clason Map Company was the first to publish a road atlas of the United States and Canada, and did not survive the Great Depression.

George Clason is best known for writing a series of informational pamphlets about being thrifty and how to achieve financial success. He started writing the pamphlets in 1926, using parables that were set in ancient Babylon. Banks and insurance companies began to distribute the parables, and the most famous ones were compiled into the book The Richest Man in Babylon. Clason's book "Gold Ahead" was renamed as The Richest Man in Babylon. Clason was married twice, the first time to Ida Ann Venable and the second to Anna Burt.

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BaByLaLaT
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2023
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Easy reading book. Real fundamemtal & simplified explanation in managing wealth.
Suitable for all ages who need fundamental brainstorming way to handle wealth.
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Sumafu
5.0 out of 5 stars Sound advice on finances and being proactive in general
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2021
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First of all, the reader must understand that this is a work of fiction. None of the characters are real, nor was historic Babylon anywhere near as glorious as depicted.
Nevertheless, basic principles of sound financial planning and administration are presented in a very readable and entertaining way, including:
- invest 10% of your earnings towards your own future
- if you have debts, use 20% of your earnings to pay them off quickly
- control your expenditures and live off the remainder
- invest in ways that compound interest
- invest wisely and safely and seek the advice of experts
- seek to own your home
- leave your family with the means to get by, should something happen to you
- continue to learn and increase your ability to earn throughout life
- prosperity begins with a desire for it, accompanied by determination and diligent work

Sometimes, it seemed like the author's fascination with money was a little exaggerated, as if wealth itself assured happiness or as if happiness could only be procured with wealth.
Nonetheless, I found the book's advice to be quite sound and wish more people would abide by it.
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Paul J. Brais
4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting read
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2023
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Engaging and educational. If you're a student in finances or needing to learn the mechanics of investing this is a must read.
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Vincent
5.0 out of 5 stars Advice is impactful in narrative form
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2020
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The narrative of this book shares not only the straightforward advice for financial responsibility, but conveys the spiritual benefits of it. This book is not about shallow materialism, but about freedom. It is engaging for anyone, including those who are otherwise not interested in dry, bland financial advice. This book gets to the soul of why finances matter: it is really a manifestation of our autonomy and self-worth. I quote from it, "Do you have the soul of a slave or a freeman?"
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Read
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2023
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The fact that it Biblical
Wish I had read this book in my early years.
Gifted to both my daughters as a 30 day challenge.
With GOD GRACE THEY WILL OBTAIN the to their life.
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Sherie Nash-Seymour
5.0 out of 5 stars Practical book
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2022
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Very practical guidance for good financial management. Not the typical self help as the story adds life with it's realistic (though historic) characters. The story unfolds in a way that inspires and the approach is simple enough to motivate action.
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Joel Dolinski
4.0 out of 5 stars Underrated classic
Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2023
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Raal world advice on how to acquire and build wealth from 5 thousand years ago. As relevant today as it was in Babylon.
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Jake
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun to read and informative
Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2020
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I love the easy to read stories through out this book that teach about wealth and finance. Timeless knowledge!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Sabedoria para vida!!
Reviewed in Brazil on June 18, 2022
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Este livro me permitiu ver um mundo diferente, onde a "sorte" é uma oportunidade, e quem está preparado e disposto a se arriscar, à alcança.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Buy it Read it Keep it
Reviewed in India on October 13, 2023
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It's a great book about your personal finanace. Buy it, Read it, Keep it and then keep reading it every now and then.
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Tshidzani Mpofu
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 20, 2023
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Interesting read. Mind opening
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5.0 out of 5 stars The laws to financial success
Reviewed in France on February 13, 2021
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A successful life is all about learning laws and obeying them.
This book plainly reveals some of the most powerful and practical laws of financial success.
If you want to become successful financial, read this book, understand the laws and apply them. Your success is gauranteed!
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Peter Bate
5.0 out of 5 stars Do what it says in this book and you will be rich one day.
Reviewed in Germany on April 23, 2019
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Have read it slowly and put it down often enough to inwardly digest what has been said.I have just started today to read it again,its brilliant.Apply in todays terms what is described in this book and you will retire financially very comfortable.
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