summary ofThe Richest Man in Babylon — Six Laws of WealthBook by Charles Conrad

first KEY POINT

You could still be rich even if you weren’t born with a silver spoon

Getting rich starts with the right attitude. Many of us tend to multiply excuses for why we can’t be prosperous rather than look for ways to accumulate wealth. What is more, some people still believe that money is cursed and has the potential to corrupt a human soul. This harmful excuse leaves many struggling, unable to use the money to their benefit. In reality, money is the energy that fuels our daily activities and offers opportunities for self-realization and finding one’s calling.But how do we rule over money and not let money rule over us? Nasir from Babylon might have already had all the correct answers 7000 years ago. He was the wealthiest man then, and many people envied him because of his massive fortune.On a fateful day, while he plied the roads of Babylon in his caravan, he was halted by the shout of an old friend, Ravi. The man asked Nasir if he could recognize him. Nasir answered that he remembered the man’s name. Ravi was, however, perplexed at how much his friend had evolved into a very wealthy person.

He further inquired about the secret of Nasir’s prosperity. Nasir explained that he was just obeying the laws of wealth. Although initially reluctant to reveal his secrets, Nasir eventually told them out of compassion for his dear friend.By the end of this summary, you will learn what six secrets make people rich. The value of these secrets is that they don’t promise a miraculous and instant wealth accumulation but offer a strategic plan to become rich.