The Richest Man in Babylon
by George S. Clason
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Book Reviews of The Richest Man in Babylon
Book Review: THE RICHEST MAN IN BABYLON by George S. Clason
Summary: 4 Stars
The Richest Man in Babylon is a 1926 financial self-help book by George S. Clason. Here, Clason presents a number of short stories, set in ancient Babylon, that communicate basic wealth-building principles.
Clason's principles are sound and timeless: work hard, live within your means, save, and invest wisely. Clason also presents a get-out-of-debt plan whereby the debtor lives on seventy percent of his income, saves ten, and pays his debts with twenty. All these concepts are offered so simply that just about any reader should be able to grasp them.
The stories themselves hold the reader's attention most of the time, although the Babylon shtick gets a little wearisome toward the end (and this isn't a long book). The characters all speak in King James-style English, but it doesn't always sound right (recent revised editions of the book, I understand, have updated the English). But it's never too big a problem, and even so, a lot of people are going to find The Richest Man in Babylon a lot more appealing than a dry, straightforward book on finance.
In short, The Richest Man in Babylon is a readable, accessible introduction to wealth-building principles and financial responsibility.
Book Review: Timeless, simple truths...
Summary: 5 Stars
This incredible little book was recommended to me for many years because of the texts inspirational qualities, in terms of offering timeless simple truths concerning thrift, financial planning and the value of a good work ethic. The formula offered for financial independence is highly practical and workable. Promoted as success secrets of the ancients, the text is written in parable form, similar to the bible, which gives the entire work a credible quality. I know from personal experience, that with persisitence, a good work ethic and a strong will to succeed; one can achieve a modicum of financial prosperity. Which, by the way, includes enjoying the fruits of one's labours. "Enjoy life while you are here. Do not overstrain or try to save too much...live otherwise according to your income and let not yourself get niggardly and afraid to spend. Life is good and life is rich with things worthwhile and things to enjoy." (20) In other terms, the lesson offered is a practice in moderation, not letting one's behavioural pendulum swing too far either way, but earning well and living well in the mean is a key to achieving a happy life. If you read any 'financial success' book this year, let it be this one.Book Review: The Secret of Having Good Luck
Summary: 5 Stars
The Richest Man in Babylon is a fable that lucidly illustrates why some men attract wealth and success almost effortlessly while others struggle for a lifetime and get nowhere. If you want the secret of the Midas touch and to have the "luck of the Irish", then you will find what you are looking for in this little book. You could easily read it in one sitting and be changed forever. Get it. It is absolutely delightful!
Other books on this genre that you will enjoy equally as well are:
Start Late, Finish Rich: A No-Fail Plan for Achieving Financial Freedom at Any Age (Finish Rich Book Series)
The Power of Perpetual Income (Wealth Building Volume 2) How to transform your spare time into a cash machine.
Secrets of the Millionaire Mind: Mastering the Inner Game of Wealth
Thank you, Mr. Clason for this charming and enlightening fable.
Book Review: Best personal finance book ever
Summary: 5 Stars
I've been reading lots of personal finance books and this was absolutely the best one. I've given it to my mom to read. I'm buying copies for everyone who asks me for financial advice. I just graduated with an MBA- and apart from my major college loan debt I wanted to figure out a strategy to deal with quickly, because I work as a financial advisor with people who have major debt and nothing saved- this book has an amazingly simple startegy that could help them and me. Basically it tells you to save 1/10 of every paycheck. Send 2/10 to pay debts and fit all your expenses into 7/10 of every pay check.
You'll grow in worth (because of the 1/10 put away every pay check), your debts will reduce overtime because of your 2/10 of your paycheck sent to them. Deciding you have to teak your expenses to fit into 7/10 your pay check is a much more organized way of doing your finances rather than the sloppy "I'll save if anything gets left over"- which never happens.
Also because it's an old book, it explains the ideas behind financial concepts in simple words rather than using hard words that economics majors like me had to cram before exams and nobody else understands.
Book Review: I cannot believe what I just read. WOW!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have just finished this book and I cannot believe what I just read. It has been the best financial advice that I have ever received. I have read this book 2 or 3 times, and always find something new to consider. In fact, I've given this book to both employees and peers who had complained to me about personal finances. Also an excellent and practical advice for high school and college students before they start their first real job.
By the way, check out these great personal study edition books (including a DVD Title):
Think And Grow Rich: The Personal Study Edition
The Master Key System: The Personal Study Edition
Path To Prosperity - Mastery Of Destiny - Acres Of Diamonds: The Personal Study Edition
The Science of Getting Rich: The Movie - 2 Disk Set