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The Richest Man in Babylon - Keypoints

2016-07-05T13:12:00.001-07:00

The motto of the book is to teach people how to become rich and to create huge wealth .
Book talks about money management and the principle which governs the money which are universal across time and space :)

'I found the road to wealth when I decided that a part of all I earned was mine to keep.

You pay to everyone but yourself.

If you did keep for yourself one-tenth of all you earn, how much would you have in ten year? (As much as I earn in one year.)

You speak but half the truth, Every gold piece you save is a slave to work for you. Every copper it earns is its child that also can earn for you. If you would become wealthy, then what you save must earn, and its children must earn, that all may help to give to you the abundance you crave.

The first copper you save is the seed from which your tree of wealth shall grow. The sooner you plant that seed the sooner shall the tree grow. And the more faithfully you nourish and water that tree with consistent savings, the sooner may you bask in contentment beneath its shade.'

He who takes advice about his savings from one who is inexperienced in such matters, shall pay with his savings for proving the falsity of their opinions.'

You do eat the children of your savings. Then how do you expect them to work for you? And how can they have children that will also work for you? First get thee an army of golden slaves and then many a rich banquet may you enjoy without regret.

you have learned your lessons well. You first learned to live upon less than you could earn. Next you learned to seek advice from those who were competent through their own experiences to give it. And, lastly, you have learned to make gold work for you.

You have taught yourself how to acquire money, how to keep it, and how to use it. Therefore, you are competent for a responsible position.

Will Power according to Arkad

Do you think will power gives a man the strength to lift a burden the camel cannot carry, or to draw a load the oxen cannot budge? Will power is but the unflinching purpose to carry a task you set for yourself to fulfillment. If I set for myself a task, be it ever so trifling, I shall see it through. How else shall I have confidence in myself to do important things? Should I say to myself, 'For a hundred days as I walk across the bridge into the city, I will pick from the road a pebble and cast it into the stream,' I would do it. If on the seventh day I passed by without remembering, I would not say to myself, Tomorrow I will cast two pebbles which will do as well.' Instead, I would retrace my steps and cast the pebble. Nor on the twentieth day would I say to myself, 'Arkad, this is useless. What does it avail you to cast a pebble every day? Throw in a handful and be done with it.' No, I would not say that nor do it. When I set a task for myself, I complete it. Therefore, I am careful not to start difficult and impractical tasks, because I love leisure.

THE SIMPLE RULES OF Money ACQUISITION (Seven Cure for a lean Purse )

Start to save money, at least one tenth of money earned should be saved

Control the expenditures

Make your money multiply

Protect your money from loss

Make of thy dwelling a profitable investment

Insure a future income

Increase thy ability to earn

Start to save money, at least one tenth of money earned should be saved

Budget thy expenses that thou mayest have coins to pay for thy necessities, to pay for thy enjoyments and to gratify thy worthwhile desires without spending more than nine-tenths of thy earnings.

Make your money multiply

Guard thy treasure from loss by investing only where thy principal is safe, where it may be reclaimed if desirable, and where thou will not fail to collect a fair rental. Consult with wise men. Secure the advice of those experienced in the profitable handling of gold. Let their wisdom protect thy treasure from unsafe investments."

Own thy own home

Provide in advance for the needs of thy growing age and the protection of thy family."

Thus the seventh and last remedy for a lean purse is to cultivate thy own powers, to study and become wiser, to become more skillful, to so act as to respect thyself. Thereby shalt thou acquire confidence in thy self to achieve thy carefully considered desires

Meet the Goddess of Good luck

Good luck waits to come to that man who accepts opportunity

Opportunity will not wait for slow fellow. She thinks if a man desires to be lucky he will step quick. Any man not step quick when opportunity comes, he is big procrastinator.

Procrastination - a habit of needless delaying where action was required, action prompt and decisive.

Every man master his own spirit of procrastination before he can expect to share in the rich treasures of Babylon.

Good luck can be enticed by accepting opportunity.

Men of action are favored by Goddess of Good Luck.

THE FIVE LAWS OF GOLD

Gold cometh gladly and in increasing quantity to any man who will put by not less than one-tenth of his earnings to create an estate for his future and that of his family.

Gold laboreth diligently and contentedly for the wise owner who finds for it profitable employment, multiplying even as the flocks of the field.

Gold clingeth to the protection of the cautious owner who invests it under the advice of men wise in its handling.

Gold slippeth away from the man who invests it in businesses or purposes with which he is not familiar or which are not approved by those skilled in its keep.

Gold flees the man who would force it to impossible earnings or who followeth the alluring advice of tricksters and schemers or who trusts it to his own inexperience and romantic desires in investment.

The Gold Lender of babylon

If you desire to help thy friend, do so in a way that will not bring thy friend's burdens upon thyself.

If thou wouldst help thy family or thy friends, find other ways than risking the loss of thy treasure. Forget not that gold slippeth away in unexpected ways from those unskilled in guarding it.

Better a little caution than a great regret.

The Walls of Babylon

The walls of Babylon were an outstanding example of man's need and desire for protection.

In this day, behind the impregnable walls of insurance, savings accounts and dependable investments, we can guard ourselves against the unexpected tragedies that may enter any door and seat themselves before any fireside.

We cannot afford to be without adequate protection.

The Camel Trader of Babylon

Where the determination is, the way can be found

Sweet Facts About Sugar

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A story about Opportunities !!!!

2010-08-29T10:28:00.000-07:00

A young man wished to marry the farmer's beautiful daughter. He went to the farmer to ask his permission.

The farmer looked at him and said, "Son, go stand out in that field. I'm going to release three bulls, one at a time. If you can catch the tail of any one of the three bulls, you can marry my daughter."

The young man stood in the field awaiting the first bull. The barn door opened and out came the biggest, meanest looking bull he had ever seen. He decided that one of the next bulls had to be a better choice than this one, so he ran over to the side and let the bull pass through.

The barn door opened again. Unbelievable He had never seen anything so big and fierce in his life. It stood pawing the ground, it eyed him. Whatever the next bull was like, it had to be a better choice than this one he thought. He ran to the fence and let the bull pass through.

The door opened a third time. A smile came across his face. This was the weakest bull he had ever seen. This one was his bull, he said to himself. As the bull came running by, he positioned himself just right and jumped at just the exact moment. He threw his hands to grab..... But alas..... The bull had no tail.

Moral : Life is full of opportunities. Always grab the first one..

Facebook is a Stupid Idiot

2010-08-29T00:03:00.000-07:00

This one for all the haters of stupidities in facebook.

must watch :P

Men, Women And True Love

2010-08-28T15:40:00.001-07:00

I love this song !

2010-08-28T15:32:00.000-07:00

35 Life Hacks You Should Know

2010-08-28T14:44:00.000-07:00

Great piece of Advice

2010-08-28T02:11:00.000-07:00

Indian Rock

2010-08-27T14:50:00.000-07:00

Artist/Band: Pentagram
Track #1: Voice

Artist/Band: Zero
Track #2: PSP 12"

I wish you

2010-06-05T23:59:00.001-07:00

Still to Be Neat

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by Ben Jonson

Still to be neat, still to be dressed,
As you were going to a feast;
Still to be powdered, still perfumed:
Lady, it is to be presumed,
Though art's hid causes are not found,
All is not sweet, all is not sound.

Give me a look, give me a face
That makes simplicity a grace;
Robes losely flowing, hair as free:
Such sweet neglect more taketh me
Than all the adulteries of art;
They strike mine eyes but not my heart.

She Walks In Beauty

2010-06-04T23:39:00.000-07:00

by Lord Byron

She walks in beauty, like the night
Of cloudless climes and starry skies;
And all that's best of dark and bright
Meet in her aspect and her eyes:
Thus mellowed to that tender light
Which heaven to gaudy day denies.

One shade the more, one ray the less,
Had half impaired the nameless grace
Which waves in every raven tress,
Or softly lightens o'er her face;
Where thoughts serenely sweet express
How pure, how dear their dwelling place.

And on that cheek, and o'er that brow,
So soft, so calm, yet eloquent,
The smiles that win, the tints that glow,
But tell of days in goodness spent,
A mind at peace with all below,
A heart whose love is innocent

"Love: a temporary insanity, curable by marriage..."

- Ambrose Bierce

Who Ever Loved, That Loved Not at First Sight?

2010-06-04T12:19:00.000-07:00

by Christopher Marlowe

It lies not in our power to love or hate,
For will in us is overruled by fate.
When two are stripped, long ere the course begin,
We wish that one should love, the other win;

And one especially do we affect
Of two gold ingots, like in each respect:
The reason no man knows; let it suffice
What we behold is censured by our eyes.
Where both deliberate, the love is slight:
Who ever loved, that loved not at first sight?

FoRgoTTen LoVe

2010-06-04T11:16:00.000-07:00

I never thought I'd see this day

With all the problems we had in the way

Now the days have gone

And we are still holding on

To this love that is deep & strong

I know this cannot be wrong

People thought we wouldnt make it this far

But we proved them wrong and made the full yard

I never thought I'd love anyone like this

It feels like a perfect bliss

Now I know that dreams can come true

When I'm with you I'm never feeling blue

Your voice is so sweet, it makes me tingly inside

My feelings are so strong I just cannot hide

The way I love you deep in my heart

I wonder how this began to start

It's amazing how much we've been through

It just shows that our love is true

I'll end this poem simple and plain

Instead of playing a stupid game

Nothing or no-one will tear us apart

You will always be a part of my heart

Lessons of life

2010-06-04T10:27:00.000-07:00

I feared being alone,

Until I learned to like myself .

I feared failure,

Until I realized that I only fail when I don't try .

I feared success,

Until I realized That I had to try In order to be happy with myself.

I feared people's opinions,

Until I learned that people would have opinions about me anyway.

I feared rejection,

Until I learned to have faith in myself.

I feared pain,

Until I learned that it's necessary for growth.

I feared the truth,

Until I saw the ugliness in lies.

I feared life

Until I experienced its beauty .

I feared death,

Until I realized that it's not an end, but a beginning .

I feared my destiny,

Until I realized that I had the power to change my life.

I feared hate,

Until I saw that it was nothing more than ignorance.

I feared love,

Until it touched my heart, making the

darkness fade into endless sunny days.

I feared ridicule,

Until I learned how to laugh at myself.

I feared growing old,

Until I realized that I gained wisdom every day.

I feared the future,

Until I realized that Life just kept getting better.

I feared the past,

Until I realized that It could no longer hurt me .

I feared the dark,

Until I saw the beauty of the starlight.

I feared the light,

Until I learned that the truth would give me strength.

I feared change,

Until I saw that even the most beautiful butterfly

Had to undergo a metamorphosis is before it could fly .

Amazing Answers!!!!!!!!

2010-05-01T11:04:00.000-07:00

A first-grade teacher, Ms Neelam (Age 28) was having trouble with one of her students

The teacher asked,”Boy. what is your problem?”

Boy. answered, “I’m too smart for the first-grade! .My sister is in
the third-grade and I’m smarter than she is! I think I should be in the third-grade too!”

Ms Neelam had enough. She took Boy. to the principal’s office.
While Boy. waited in the outer office, the teacher explained to the
principal what the situation was. The principal told Ms Neelam he would give the boy a test and if he failed to answer any of his questions he was to go back to the first-grade and behave.She agreed.

Boy was brought in and the conditions were explained to him and he agreed to take the test.

Princi! pal: “What is 3 x 3?”

Boy.: “9″.

Principal: “What is 6 x 6?”

Boy.: “36″.

And so it went with every question the principal thought a third-grade should know. The principal looks at Ms Neelam and tells her, “I think Boy can go to the third-grade.”

Ms Neelam says to the principal, “I have some of my own questions.

Can I ask him ?” The principal and Boy. both agree.

Ms Neelam asks, “What does a cow have four of that I have only two of?

Boy., after a moment “Legs.”

M! s Nee lam: “What is in your pants that you have but I do not have?”

Boy.: “Pockets.”

Ms Neelam: What starts with a C and ends with a T, is hairy,

oval, delicious and contains thin whitish liquid?

Boy.: Coconut

Ms Neelam: What goes in hard and pink then comes out soft And

sticky? The principal’s eyes open really wide and before he could

stop the answer, Boy. was taking charge.

Boy.: Bubblegum

Ms Neelam: What does a man do standing up, a woman does sitting

down and a dog does on three legs? The principal’s ey! es open

really wide and before he could stop the answer…

Boy.: Shake hands

Ms Neelam: Now I will ask some “Who am I” sort of questions, okay?

Boy.: Yep.

Ms Neelam: You stick your poles inside me. You tie me down to get me up. I get wet before you do.

Boy.: Tent

Ms Neelam: A finger goes in me. You fiddle with me when you’re

bored. The best man always has me first.The Principal was

looking restless, a bit tense and took one large Patiala Vodka peg.

Boy.: Wedding Ring

Ms Neelam: I come in many sizes. When I’m not well, I drip. When you blow me, you feel good.

Boy.: Nose

Ms Neelam: I have a stiff shaft. My tip penetrates. I come with a
quiver.

Boy.: Arrow

Ms Neelam: What word starts with a ‘F’ and ends in ‘K’ that means lot of heat and excitement?

Boy.: Firetruck

Ms Neelam: What word starts with a ‘F’ and ends in ‘K’ & if u don’t get it u have to use ur hand.

Boy.: Fork

Ms Neelam: What is it that all men have one of it’s longer on some men than on others, the pope doesn’t use his and a man gives it to his wife after they’re married?

Boy.: SURNAME

Ms Neelam: What part of the man has no bone but has muscles, has lots of veins, like pumping, & is responsible for making love ?

Boy.: HEART.

The principal breathed a sigh of relief and said to the teacher,

“Send this Boy. to Delhi University, I got the last ten questions
wrong myself!”