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Beloved by millions, George S. Clason’s timeless classic reveals the financial principals that hold the key to personal wealth.

THE SUCCESS SECRETS OF THE ANCIENTS—AN ASSURED ROAD TO HAPPINESS AND PROSPERITY

Countless readers have been helped by the famous “Babylonian parables,” hailed as the greatest of all inspirational works on the subject of thrift, financial planning, and personal wealth. In language as simple as that found in the Bible, these fascinating and informative stories set you on a sure path to prosperity and its accompanying joys. Acclaimed as a modern-day classic, this celebrated bestseller offers an understanding of—and a solution to—your personal financial problems that will guide you through a lifetime.

This is the book that holds the secrets to keeping your money—and making more. May they prove for you, as they have proven for millions of others, a sure key to gratifying financial progress.

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“What can a book written in the 1920s tell modern investors about their finances? A whole lot if it's George Clason's delightful set of parables that explain the basics of money. This is a great gift for a graduate or anyone who seems baffled by the world of finance and a wonderful, refreshing read for even the most experienced investor.”—Los Angeles Times

About the Author

George Samuel Clason was born in Louisiana, Missouri, on November 7th, 1874. He attended the University of Nebraska and served in the United States Army during the Spanish-American War. A successful businessman, he founded the Clason Map Company of Denver, Colorado and published the first road atlas of the United States and Canada. In 1926, he issued the first of a famous series of pamphlets on thrift and financial success, using parables set in ancient Babylon to make each of his points. These were distributed in large quantities by banks and insurance companies and became familiar to millions, the most famous being “The Richest Man in Babylon,” the parable from which the present volume takes its title. These “Babylonian parables” have become a modern inspirational classic.

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Paperback: 144 pages
Publisher: Berkley; Reprint edition (January 1, 2002)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0451205367
ISBN-13: 978-0451205360
Product Dimensions: 4.2 x 0.6 x 7.5 inches
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Average Customer Review: 2,674 customer reviews
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Amazing for a prosperity mind, incredible insights and really interesting stories.

ByAmazon Customeron August 6, 2017

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Amazing book and really changed the way I see money and process it. I have read and re read it many times and everytime my commitment to living a rich life increases and new insights appear in the mind. I would recommend to read and re read as some important information are sometimes left out on the first few readings.

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Conventional wisdom always prevails.

ByWorld Traveleron June 16, 2017

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Conventional wisdom always prevails: Save for the rainy days, find the credible financial advisors, invest the business you understand. A very fun book to ready. Pass down to my kid now.

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Still great

ByA. Guzmanon July 1, 2017

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The teachings remain current to this day, and the story still easy to read without complications. Everyone should read it at least once and more importantly, practice the teachings.

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Why did I put this off?

ByC. McGinnison June 9, 2016

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I've heard about this book for several years and have intended to get to it but I just kept slipping something else on front of the line. I finally got to it and now I'm kicking myself for waiting so long. I would compare the message to Rich Dad, Poor Dad as they both fall in the category, for most people I've heard from, of books that most significantly altered the financial course of their lives. And while I agree that Rich Dad also teaches a better way to think about your money, Ive never really enjoyed reading it. I've always felt the stories are too long and the conversations it relays are not very likely for a 9 year old and his boss. So, I struggled through to mine the nuggets (eventually, I took great notes so I would never reel like I needed to read through it again). But this is not a review for Rich Dad!

Richest Man in Babylon is much different. The stories which encapsulate the nuggets are actually very interesting and entertaining. Reading this financially impacting book is both quick and enjoyable. I didn't want to put it down as I was interested to see what truths I would learn but equally as interested in the outcome of our ancient friends from Babylon. I will say that some of the nuggets are repeated throughout the book in the form of different stories. It's as if the author had some really great points on how you need to think about and use your money to gain "gold" (or wealth) and came up with a few stories (and included them in the book) to relay these truths.

If I had understood, practiced and stuck to "Cure #1" "start thy purse to fattening" (which means to retain at least 10% of your esrnings) alone I would be much better off financially than currently. This is merely the beginning and may seem obvious and simple but the book reinforces this point well. And, this is merely the beginning. The power in this book comes from what you do after you follow Cure #1.

I will certainly be giving this book to my kids and will ask them to reread it often as they begin to forge their way financially. It should be mandatory reading in our schools. If you homeschool your kids - make it so!

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Classic & a must read

ByKindle Customeron June 16, 2014

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An emotive book adept at laying down simple principles of how to get out of debt and at the same time have gold to jingle. Loved the old school writing style and language used. Skillful arguments presented showing how relevant old school ideology is still today.
3 key rules I received :
1- A PART OF ALL YOU EARN IS YOURS TO KEEP. It should not be less than a tenth no matter how little you earn.
2- Seven-tenths of all I earn shall be used to provide a home, clothes to wear, and food to eat, with a bit extra to spend, that our lives be not lacking in pleasure and enjoyment
3- Two-tenths of all I have earned shall be divided honorably and fairly among those who have trusted me and to whom I am indebted

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Great read so far!!!

ByTomatoeon May 26, 2017

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I am currently reading this book right now to give me some insight about how to save your money the right way. And what better way than to look at how the first civilization in the world handled they're finances?

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Timeless classic

ByVIVEK SHIVDASANIon June 2, 2015

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Something that is really outstanding does not need to be reviewed. Whilst reading this book travel back into the mists of time five thousand years ago in Babylon to the world of kings, moneylenders, camel traders, slaves, Arab Chiefs, engravers and other characters of antiquity to learn about the laws that govern the world of finance. Lots of great stories.

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This book should be required reading!

Bykjcrolfeon February 13, 2010

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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.

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Great read

I enjoyed that it was a short read with a good amount of rich lessons, and universal knowledge that applies to making wealth even now.

Published 7 hours ago by SFC Jennifer (Yurczyk) McCann

Easy read

Great and sound wisdom to live a life free of debt and full of wealth. Love the book wholeheartedly! Best ever.

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Great info but.......

Not a fun read. The book is written using biblical/old English language. Lots of words that don't flow off the tongue easily.

Published 2 days ago by Lamar McCulley

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It's a great book, it teach us history and finances just in hundred pages which is fantastic

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Print too tiny to read.

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Love this book! Would make a great gift!

This has been a really good book so far. I'm a little over half way through this short read and it has been very enlightening.Read more

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A must read!

Still a classic, should be required reading for everyone!

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a great book.

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If your into biblical aspect then go for it.

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