The Richest Man in Babylon

By: George S. Clason

Narrated by: Grover Gardner

Length: 4 hrs and 4 mins

Publisher's summary

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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The Guru of money

So easy to listen to, with such good knowledge. I listen to it once a month in between Napoleon Hill and Tony Robbins. I work for InShape Home Loans and love learning things to give to others. The principals in this book are life lessons as well as monetary. Congratulations, if you purchase and you are well on your way of happiness. Cheers

Great stories & great principles

The principles shared in this audio serious are timeless. I will diligently practice the habits that will lead to success.

Very comprehensive plan of wealth creation

One of the best in all round success lessons. Covers determination, diligence, plan and rewards from God.

On my list of books that will forever change my

This was an amazing book to have listen to. Although I am familiar with the lessons which the story tells. I am very pleased to have heard it in such a manner, as to refresh that knowledge which I may have be so neglecting due to the busyness of life.

This is now on my list of books that I will always recommend to others.

Great, inspiring book.

Just what I needed. Great book. Very uplifting and inspiring. I actually might listen again.

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Would you listen to The Richest Man in Babylon again? Why?

I would listen to segments of it again, sure. But it's really something you only need o read once to get the concept and implement it.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Richest Man in Babylon?

The main point and thus most memorable concept in the book is that you spend all your time working and paying the baker, the buther, the shopkeeper, the shoe maker.. but you never set any money aside to pay yourself and that you should. It suggests taking 10% of your total earnings and paying it to yourself. Keeping it and adding to it- not spending it for anything but investments that will multiply. Small safe bets are always preferred over a risky endeavor when it comes to what types of investments you should allow yourself to make with your nest-egg.

Which character – as performed by Grover Gardner – was your favorite?

The first two stories were more than sufficient to get the point across, the rest are optional but reinforce the principles set out in the first two stories.

What did you learn from The Richest Man in Babylon that you would use in your daily life?

I would and have started paying myself each week.

A great get out debt quick book!

The book is really inspiring and teach us all an everlasting truth about money.
Live well below your means and stay out of debt as much as you can. I bought this book after reading rich dad poor dad which also talk about our to increase ones net worth.
I highly recommend it.

wise advice

it was a great story with a lot of meaning. the story seemed very accomplishable and have hope for my financial future. it makes a lot of sense

Best wealth management system for avid dreamers

This book is written for those who visualize their future selves in the present. If you but follow one rule that is taught in this book, you will get the value of this book in repayment over 1,000 times over. Powerful knowledge if executed often and mindfully. quick read and worth every minute of your time. life changer :) Thank you Jim Rohn for recommending this book.

great delivery of lessons of finance

where was this when I was in elementary school? this is so valuable everybody should hear it