The Richest Man in Babylon

By: George S Clason

Narrated by: Jeffrey Ito

Length: 3 hrs and 57 mins

Publisher's summary

Beloved by millions, this timeless classic holds the key to all you desire and everything you wish to accomplish. This is the book that reveals the secret to personal wealth. Countless listeners 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. The Richest Man in Babylon: Listen to it and recommend it to loved ones—and get on the road to riches.

George S. Clason was born in Louisiana, Missouri, on November 7, 1874. He attended the University of Nebraska and served in the United States Army during the Spanish- American War. Beginning a long career in publishing, 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.

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Been wanting to read this book

I been having my eye on this book for a while and am glad I Finally got the chance to listen to it. This is a classic and everyone has to listen to this book once.

So many good financial principles!

I like how this book used parables to teach its financial principles. Most books just speak so plainly about that facts that it becomes boring and starts to put me to sleep. I found this book to be engaging because of the way the information was presented.

Timeless Lessons for Financial Success

The Richest Man in Babylon is a great audiobook with simple, powerful stories about saving and managing money. The lessons are easy to follow and can help anyone improve their finances. I enjoyed how the author used ancient parables to teach modern financial wisdom. A must-listen if you want to learn how to grow your wealth!

Timeless Parables For Wealth

George S. Clason's classic work still shines today. Each of the lessons taught are as valuable today as they ever were such as, "The secret to becoming wealthy is living below your means to save up money, and investing part of it in a way that generates interest for you." This title will remain in my essential classics collection. Highly recommended!

What a classic !

this is a classic for beginners and experienced people who want to have the basics on money and finance management.
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A Timeless Guide to Financial Wisdom

I recently finished The Richest Man in Babylon, and it’s such a gem! The financial lessons are shared through simple, engaging parables set in ancient Babylon, but the advice is totally relevant today. It's all about saving, budgeting, and making your money work for you. What I loved most is how easy it is to understand—no complicated jargon, just timeless wisdom. I’d recommend this to anyone wanting to improve their financial habits, no matter where they are on their money journey!

Timeless financial wisdom

This book provides timeless financial wisdom and principles that we can all learn from and keep in the backs of our minds at all times to grow our wealth and keep it. The advice is given in the form of parables set in ancient Babylon. If you enjoy learning through storytelling, then this is the audiobook for you. And even though the parables are set in ancient Babylon, all of the lessons are super relevant in today's day and age.

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It’s ancient Babylonian guys giving solid money advice—stuff like “save a portion of what you earn” and “invest wisely.” The parables make it easier to get, even though the old-school language can be a little weird. Great for anyone starting out with personal finance

Teaches valuable principles

This audiobook is a timeless gem that distils essential financial wisdom through engaging parables, making it easy to grasp the principles of wealth-building. The book offers practical, time-tested advice on thrift, savings, and financial planning, all wrapped in fascinating stories set in ancient Babylon. Use of simple, biblical-like language makes complex financial concepts accessible to readers of all backgrounds, ensuring its lessons endure for generations.

Great Educative Listen!

This audiobook is packed with simple and practical tips on how to manage money better. The stories from ancient times are surprisingly relevant and teach valuable lessons about saving and growing wealth. It’s easy to understand, even if you’re new to personal finance, and offers timeless advice that can help anyone improve their financial situation. Definitely worth a listen!