by George Clason


Intro

Our actions can be no better than our thoughts and our thoughts can be no better than our understanding

Chapter 1: A historical sketch of Babylon

Babylon was home to the first scientists, astronomers, mathematicians and financiers thought to have existed 8,000 years ago. There is also evidence of the first language and currency. The walls were said to be 160+ feet tall

Chapter 2: the man who desires gold

Seek wisdom from others

Chapter 3: the richest man in Babylon

Save at least 10% of what you earn. The tree of wealth grows from the seeds of your saving. The earlier you plant and the more you water It the larger the tree will go

Opportunity is a goddess who does not wait for those who are unprepared

Chapter 4: seven cures for a lean purse

No man may climb who cannot plant his feet firmly upon the first step

Chapter 5: the first cure — save

The truth is always simple

Put in 10 coins and take out 9, save a percentage of what you earn

Chapter 6: the second cure — control expenditures

You cannot fulfill all your desires, be wise with how ones earnings are allocated

Chapter 7: the third cure — make it multiply

Put your saved money to work — generate passive income