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ciarazard's review
informative
slow-paced
3.0
My takeaways from the book (the rest are pretty much already in The Psychology of Money so perhaps I would have rated this book a bit higher if I read it first):
- Pay yourself first. A part of all that I earn is mine to keep.
- Necessary expense is self-defined. These necessary expenses will ALWAYS grow to equal our incomes. Better pay is not equal to more wealth.
irinalast's review
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
3.0
Several key ideas repeated through simplified, idealistic stories that praise the wisdom of a fictional man. Easy read, though not easily applied to the complicated real world.
raouane's review
2.0
القصص ممتعة و فيها اساسيات التصرف مع المال لكن مع ذلك مازلت لا احب كتب التنمية البشرية
russelmcq's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
5.0
Early on, when I first started rating books, I used to hand out 5 stars fairly easy. However, over the past year or so I swore to myself that I would reserve a 5 Star rating for something that I considered truly masterful. A book I would see as remaining in my top 5 of set genre.
That, quite simply is this book. I listened to it via Audio with the narrator Grover Gardner.
I cannot recommend this version enough. In fact, I had borrowed this through my local library / Libbey and I intend to buy the audio version it was that good. Here is why:
Many, many Financial books break things down in a scientific or methodical approach. While there are great lessons to be learned, it sometimes doesn't hit the mark for me.
However, The Richest Man in Babylon takes a completely different approach. At first, when I began to listen I sincerely questioned what this had to do with finance at all. However, as the chapters continued on, I realized that like so many things told in ancient times, this was actually a breakdown of how everyone of all ages and years should treat their finances told through different stories and life lessons via fables.
It's fantastic and if you truly listen to the stories and take note, one can walk away not only having thoroughly enjoyed oneself, but richer with knowledge.
Hands down 5/5.
That, quite simply is this book. I listened to it via Audio with the narrator Grover Gardner.
I cannot recommend this version enough. In fact, I had borrowed this through my local library / Libbey and I intend to buy the audio version it was that good. Here is why:
Many, many Financial books break things down in a scientific or methodical approach. While there are great lessons to be learned, it sometimes doesn't hit the mark for me.
However, The Richest Man in Babylon takes a completely different approach. At first, when I began to listen I sincerely questioned what this had to do with finance at all. However, as the chapters continued on, I realized that like so many things told in ancient times, this was actually a breakdown of how everyone of all ages and years should treat their finances told through different stories and life lessons via fables.
It's fantastic and if you truly listen to the stories and take note, one can walk away not only having thoroughly enjoyed oneself, but richer with knowledge.
Hands down 5/5.
blondierocket's review
4.0
This was our next book club pick at work. This book was a great example of how history can teach us valuable lessons – particularly about money. It is full of financial advice that, while ancient, still applies in relative terms to any era. Told through short parables and stories about Babylon, Clason covers the seven different cures, the five laws of gold, and more.
Sometimes it’s hard to find important pieces that stick with you when reading a book of this sort, but I found myself wanting to put into practice much of what Clason presented. I am always on the search as to how to better save money for the future, and while there are easy ways now and people who can tell you exactly what to do – this gives you step by step guidelines to help yourself.
It was a short and quick read, very easy to understand and informative.
Sometimes it’s hard to find important pieces that stick with you when reading a book of this sort, but I found myself wanting to put into practice much of what Clason presented. I am always on the search as to how to better save money for the future, and while there are easy ways now and people who can tell you exactly what to do – this gives you step by step guidelines to help yourself.
It was a short and quick read, very easy to understand and informative.
terras's review
4.0
Generally timeless principles of saving, the mindset of personal finance, and investing. Dated language but enjoyable read. Would recommend