The Richest Man in Babylon
by George S. Clason
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Book Reviews of The Richest Man in Babylon
Book Review: Overrated
Summary: 2 Stars
Disclaimer: I read this book after having read "Think and Grow Rich," "Rich Dad Poor Dad," and "The One Minute Millionaire," so maybe I was spoiled. But I didn't find this book to be near the value of these others. A lot of the principles are very basic-save 10% of everything you earn, spend less than you make, and don't loan to someone who can't pay you back. One principle-home ownership-is even such a basic belief of American culture today that hearing it in this book would have been unimpressive enough by itself, only to become moreso after having read "Rich Dad Poor Dad" point out all the reasons why home ownership isn't the holy grail so many make it out to be.
It's not to say that you shouldn't do what this book says. You should. But don't be surprised if you read this book, follow its advice, and then quickly find yourself saying, "Okay, I'm doing all this-now what?" If you want a more profound impact, read "Think and Grow Rich," "Rich Dad Poor Dad," and (especially!) "The One Minute Millionaire."
Book Review: All The Financial Advise You Will Ever Need In One Simple Book
Summary: 5 Stars
I am still blown away by the fact that this book was written over 80 years ago. But the lessons in this book still hold true to this day. It is unfortunate that many people have forgotten these lessons.
This book lays out the basic principles on how to become financially successful. And thankfully, this is not a book filled with some outrageous quick rich schemes or requiring you to attend some useless seminar. It has basic and time-tested principles which will help you to lead a financially secure future. Quite simply put, it's now about how many Gs you pull down, it's how you spend those Gs which will determine your financial success.
I have given this book out as gifts to colleagues and friends. All of have benefited from reading this book. But the best part of this book is the length ... you can finish reading it in a single afternoon. And unlike some other financial books, it's quite entertaining.
Take the first step towards planning for the future ... get this book.
Book Review: You'll finish it in a day, but it will stay with you
Summary: 5 Stars
The Richest Man in Babylon
By George Clason
Several of my favorite books are short fable type stories that are packed with golden nuggets of information. Things that most of us have heard before but may have forgotten or never really focused on. In the book, The Richest Man in Babylon, you are very gently reminded of dozens of rules or proverbs and words of wisdom such as:
"men of action are favored by the goddess of good luck"
"better a little caution than a great regret"
"where the determination is, the way can be found"
Then there are the:
SEVEN CURES FOR A LEAN PURSE
and the
FIVE LAWS OF GOLD
All of which are delightfully spelled out in a story that takes place in an ancient time and place that is almost magical and forces you to finish the 144 pages in a day or so, but stays with you for weeks or months afterwards.
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Book Review: This book should be required reading!
Summary: 5 Stars
I am a financial advisor and read a lot of books on personal finance and wealth. I have read most of the greats: rich dad, millionaire mind & next door, etc. I think it is the best I have ever read! This book should be required reading for everyone, especially in high school and college. The principles taught in this book will change your life if you apply them. If you are in business, want to build wealth or just want to secure your financial future, you should definitely read this book. Those reviewers who have attempted to summarize the principles in this book are cheating you out of the true experience and life lessons you will gain from reading this book. Get it, read it, you won't want to put it down. Its an easy read, most people read it in about 2-3 days. If you read this book and choose not to adopt the principles you are retarded. Those people who gave the book one star reviews are stupid! I teach personal finance and have decided to make this book a precursor to the course.Book Review: The Rules of Wealth Elegantly Told
Summary: 4 Stars
Clason has written an elegant fable on how to be wise financially.
He makes the education very entertaining in a short easy read. He fascinates us with what seems to be real historical artifacts and genuine history of a great nation.
If one has read any other such material (like Rich Dad Poor Dad or Smart Couples Finish Rich) you will find many of the same principles. Mind you Clason's book came before the two mentioned so he gets more credit.
What he has over the others is the simplicity of the concepts and their digestable telling. He gives very basic but essential advice that would guide the reading of other more technical books. He equips us with the CONCEPT of money management and the invaluable character that must accompany it rather than the technical details of particular industries.
If you are just beginning to educate yourself on money or would like to introduce a friend to that world - this is the book to start with.