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The Richest Man in Babylon

Written by: George S. Clason
Narrated by: Grover Gardner
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This inspiring book, began in 1926 as a series of informational pamphlets distributed by banks and insurance companies. By 1927, several of these pamphlets had been compiled into a book and this collection has been in print ever since. It has helped millions of people, and has been hailed as the greatest of all inspirational works on the subject of thrift, financial planning, and personal wealth.

A modern day classic, The Richest Man in Babylon dispenses financial advice through a collection of parables set in ancient Babylon. These famous "Babylonian parables" offer an understanding of - and solution to - a lifetime's worth of personal financial problems, and holds the secrets to acquiring money, keeping money, and earning more money.

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Very nice. "pay yourself first"

If you have read rich Dad poor dad and Cash-flow quadrant it all makes sens fter this book... Great stuff

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A must read!

This is an extremely powerful book displaying a timeless strategy for the creation of wealth.

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Imagine the advice of worlds richest man being put into plain text for all to understand.

This book has taught me the simplest and truest financial advice one could ever wish for.

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Good read

Definitely a good book to listen too. Being in my early twenties it was hard to get used to the tone of the book. But I am glad I listened to it. Definitely something I would recommend to anyone at any age

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Wisdom from ages ago.

A wise man recommended this book to me over 50 years ago.
Now I recommend it to my children.

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Great read.

Would recommend this for any young adult to learn the principles of wealth, phenomenal author.

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a great story

a great story of the importance of saving for the future and how small beginnings grow.

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great story line

very captivating story used to communicated a time tested truth! awesome read for someone looking for a story telling approach to personal finance. having read and listened to alot of pure content books, this was a great twist

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I'm motivated asf!

motivation!!!!! love this book and it's perspective! so much wisdom and knowledge and good values. This should be taught to everyone!

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Richest man in Babylon

Great resource. Loved it👌
Applicable a nimport qui.
A must read.
Save 10% of your income.
Treat your job as your friend and work hard. Later this will allow you to buy your freedom. J'aime ❤️

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