I have read hundreds of finance books now, and I continue to do so. For me, The Richest Man in Babylon is the best financial book of all time. I came across it a few years ago when I read a reference for it in the book The Power of Focus: How to Hit Your Business, Personal and Financial Targets with Absolute Certainty. When I eventually read it, it was financial dynamite. I can see why many millionaires reccommend this book.
Reading and applying the lessons in this book, has allowed me to boost my bank balance from sub-zero to well in excess of ten thousand pounds, in the space of a few years. I feel I understand the basic rules of money from reading this book, and though I am not a millionaire, I currently have FAR more money, wealth, and happiness than I would have had otherwise, and it just keeps increasing.
The book is made up of small stories, which basically advocates a steady path to wealth building. It also talks about human emotions concerning money and through it's scenarios, covers basic lessons that anyone who has, or wants money will always encounter, and need to learn. It does all this via a collection of short tales which touch upon different areas.
The only downside is that the actual book is written in old fashioned biblical style Olde English, so this can make it hard to understand for some people. Some reviewers have complained that it is too short, or the lessons too simple, but if the bankers had followed this advice, the great financial crash of 2007 may never have occurred. The Richest Man in Babylon, Arkad, says that "truth is always simple".
It truly is a magnificent book and shows how wealth is really created. If I could only have one book on finance, this is the book I would choose. I've now read hundreds of books on finance, and this is the one I keep coming back to. This, and the book "The millionaire next door", are all one needs to be truly wealthy.
It's currently 2009, and Britain is still experiencing one of the greatest economic downturns in history, but in spite of this I expect to increase my bank balance by thousands of pounds this year, and I have no debts. Next year, when house prices have crashed some more, I intend to add an investment property to my financial portfolio. At the moment, due to the current economic crisis, mortgages are harder to get than ever, but because of the deposit I have saved, and because my expenses are so low, many banks have confirmed that there will not be a problem for me. Thank you The Richest Man in Babylon.
Finding this book has been one of the greatest landmarks in my life, it has produced real results for me without the hype or get rich quick mentality surrounding so many other finance books, and I will practice it's lessons forever.
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- Fabrice Q.Reviewed in Canada on 26 November 2024
Valuable lessons while being relaxing and pleasant to read
I enjoy reading books that teach me something new, and I have a habit of marking impactful pages with tiny post-its. The more post-its sticking out, the more influential the book has been for me.Fabrice Q.Valuable lessons while being relaxing and pleasant to read
Reviewed in Canada on 26 November 2024
The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason turned out to be a truly enjoyable and enlightening read. Written in a light, almost novel-like tone, it manages to deliver valuable lessons while being relaxing and pleasant to read.
What I really appreciate about this book is its focus on building wealth through sound financial habits rather than chasing scams or get-rich-quick schemes. It emphasizes the importance of prioritizing your financial security in your spending habits and encourages readers to cultivate discipline and foresight.
With a mix of practical tips and historical anecdotes, the book teaches simple yet effective strategies, such as increasing your income streams, saving consistently, seeking advice from qualified experts, being cautious of "know-it-alls," clearly defining your goals, lending wisely, and avoiding investments in unfamiliar ventures.
Overall, it’s an inspiring and practical guide that I’d recommend to anyone looking to improve their financial literacy. I give it a solid 12 post-its!
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AchilesReviewed in Brazil on 7 September 2021
Ótimo livro, conteúdo bem simples mas fundamental sobre finanças.
- SCNReviewed in South Africa on 28 September 2024
The best book for personal development
