The Richest Man In Babylon Paperback – December 15, 2021

The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason is a timeless masterpiece that distills the essence of financial wisdom into easily digestible parables. Set in the ancient city of Babylon, Clason’s book offers practical and ageless advice on managing money, building wealth, and achieving financial independence.What makes this book truly exceptional is its simplicity. The principles shared—such as paying yourself first, living within your means, and investing wisely—are straightforward and universally applicable. Yet, despite their simplicity, these lessons have profound implications for anyone seeking to take control of their financial future.Clason's storytelling approach brings the lessons to life, making them not only memorable but also actionable. The use of parables makes the content accessible to readers of all backgrounds, ensuring that the wisdom contained within is easily understood and implemented.Whether you’re just beginning your financial journey or looking to reinforce your understanding of wealth-building principles, The Richest Man in Babylon is an invaluable resource. Its teachings have stood the test of time, and the book continues to inspire and guide generations of readers toward financial success.Highly recommended for anyone seeking to cultivate financial discipline and achieve lasting wealth.

Wisdom from ages and a true testament of building wealth one coin at a time.Insightful, inspirational, and motivational.A true gem.

I recently heard a radio host recommend this short book as a must read about personal finance and how to handle money. To be honest, I've never heard of The Richest Man in Babylon and was totally shocked to discover it has sold over 4 million copies!In a nutshell, this short book contains parables set in Babylonian times. Some of the language is dated and a bit clumsey to read in modern times, but it makes for an interesting read. Rather than just telling the reader to live on less than you earn and save 10% from your income for retirement, the book tells the tale of someone in ancient Babylonian times who struggled from paycheck to paycheck and sought the advice of the richest man in Babylon. The rich man goes on to share "secrets" to his financial success, which are basic, well-proven tactics for building personal wealth (eg, work hard, save for retirement, carefully invest your money after seeking the advice of wise men, never invest in a business you are unfamiliar with, etc.).I strongly recommend this book for teenagers and young adults, but it is also helpful for anyone desiring basic knowledge on how to save and build personal wealth. For more advanced readers, I'd strongly recommend The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J. Stanley, Ph.D. or The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey. 👍👍

WOW! This quick read book was eye opening on so many levels. It has stuck with me almost daily. There are three books I recommend to friend and this is the #3 book behind The Scriptures, Move Your Stuff Change Your Life and this one. It will make you so much more well rounded reader to read all three.

Quick and informative

I can't say enough good things about this book. Lay hands on it in any edition and learn how to make yourself effective in the world of money. The lessons here are classic and eternal.Unfortunately the format of this particular version of the book is rather poor. The titles of chapters are hardly distinguishable from the primary text, and often appear at the extreme upper right of the page, making them difficult to see, and easily recognize when you have come to the end of a chapter or the beginning of a new one.There are other versions of this same text that are available for somewhat more money that are totally worth it in terms of a more legible format.I got these copies as a gift for a 20-something bridegroom and his party of groomsmen. Despite the mediocre formatting, I believe they will still find this illuminating and useful in their lives.

Really liked the stories, and the wisdom is priceless.Definitely get this version of the book with Dave's comments.

This book is one of the most powerful, impactful short reads I've ever purchased. It is age old wisdom that is still extremely applicable to today. Broken into different laws or 'cures', it presents practical actions to take to improve your financial standing. My words don't do the book justice; very impactful. Teens should read this as well. I keep it on my desk as a daily reminder of it's wisdom.