skalenfehl Posted April 13, 2008 Report Share Posted April 13, 2008 Has anyone read this small paperback? How has it benefited you? It's had a profound impact on me. It solidifies what I've tried doing with my finances for the last 17 years. I just wish I'd been more careful and vigilant in paying myself first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jwild Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 I haven't read it but I have been curious about whether I should pick it up or not. Sounds like you enjoyed it. Would you mind telling me some more about it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skalenfehl Posted May 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 It's been around since the early 1900's and started out as small pamphlets containing fictional characters and parables taking place in ancient Babylon featuring regular folks, like Arkad the chariot builder, who can't figure out why they can never get ahead in life. Arkad meets up with with the richest man in Babylon who tells him how he was able to save and build wealth. It sorta reads like the scriptures with lots of thees and thous, but the stories are very entertaining and very educational. It's worth every penny. It's about $7. You should buy it this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveler Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 I learned all the principles from my father but I have several copies of this book. When people ask me for help I require that they read the book first then I sit down with them and make a plan - then we discuss any money help. The Traveler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skalenfehl Posted May 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 Very good point! I always thought that if I were rich I could do great things, but it is in the disciplining of earning, saving and budgeting, and building an estate for my future that makes prospering possible. I love how it describes the frailties of youth. It's so true. As a teenager, I wanted great things at the expense of spending all my money. Gold comes only to those who know how to keep it. I thought I knew how to keep it until I read this book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillowTheWhisp Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 It sounds like a great book. I wonder if I can get hold of a copy over here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skalenfehl Posted May 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 If you can't, it's available on Amazon.com.Amazon.com: The Richest Man in Babylon: George S. Clason: BooksIt has lots of great customer reviews. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippy740 Posted May 8, 2008 Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 You can borrow a copy at your local library. Cost = FREE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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