The Richest Man in Babylon

The book is an entertaining read and not too 'heady'. Although it is not a how-to book, nor does it provide any specific 'do this' ways to gain and hold onto more of your money, you will find yourself contemplating your money and making more of the 'right' decisions about it.

Read this book, live long and prosper!


Simple and Effective   Juillet 23, 2001
Konstantin Lissianski (Russia)
I must admit that the rebel in me cringes that I bought and read this book, but you know, I'm following its principles anyway and I am pretty amazed at how my debt has started to melt away and that I have a nice little savings account. My father works at a bank and scoffed at the simplicity of the book when I showed it to him. But now he is designing a financial planning program at work and was partly inspired by the book!

What I really like is that it has helped me to feel more secure, just knowing this powerful little formula. You don't have to be a millionaire to feel wealthy and secure.

This just seems like one of those books that everyone should read.


Classics -- The financial mind opener   Juillet 23, 2001
Konstantin Lissianski (Russia)
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If there is one thing I have to say that makes me get out of our debt, it's the stories vividly told by George. If there's only one thing I can mention that paves my way to become a professional personal financial planner, it's this little book by Mr. Clason. Today, I always have George Clason's "The Richest Man in Babylon", 5 in English and 5 in Chinese, nicely wrapped, in my gift stock. Whenever I met a fresh client or friend who have not yet built the belief that he/she could be a millionaire, this booklet is the first present he/she would received unconditionally. While most writers in financial planning says it takes only a fifth graders' mathematical knowledge to understand most of the truth about being financially freedom, this booklet is powerful and inspirational to tell all the basic truth for virtually every body. I found it a powerful tool to educate the kids about spending, savings and giving. In particular, the story about the confession by the Nottingham archaeologist Prof. Shrewsbury would save a lot of people from their debt.