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George S. Clason

The Richest Man in Babylon

Timeless financial wisdom—reimagined for modern success through the ancient secrets of wealth-building.
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What's You Learn?
Ancient wealth wisdom proves timeless through simple parables – The Richest Man in Babylon by George Clason teaches prosperity through stories.

This comprehensive wealth principles summary and key concepts outline:

  • Pay Yourself First - Save 10% minimum before any spending to build wealth foundation
  • Live Below Means - Desire what you can afford while saving seeds for fortune
  • Make Gold Work - Invest savings wisely to create income from income streams
  • Guard Against Loss - First principle of investment is security of principal


2025 application: Digital money makes ancient disciplines harder but more necessary than ever.

Your Click.Apply.Grow™ system: Automate 10% savings tomorrow. Cut one expense. Research safe investments. Those following Babylonian principles accumulate 7x more wealth over decades.

Gold comes gladly to those who save.

About the Author

George S. Clason was the mapmaker turned millionaire who taught wealth through Babylonian parables that became required reading at banks worldwide.

Founded Clason Map Company, publishing first road atlas of United States and Canada, building multimillion-dollar business by 1926. His Babylonian parables distributed by banks and insurance companies reached millions during Great Depression. The Richest Man in Babylon sold 2+ million copies, translated into 26 languages. U.S. Army distributed his work to servicemen. His "pay yourself first" principle became foundation of modern personal finance.

Beyond the books: Clason's maps literally guided America's first cross-country drivers, paralleling how his financial maps guide wealth builders.

His seven cures for lean purses inspire financial advisors globally. Savers following Clason's 10% rule accumulate 7-figure wealth within 30 years.

The cartographer who mapped the road to riches.

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