Lessons learnt from “richest man from babylon”
1. We found the trail to babylon because the soul of a free man looks at life as a series of problems to be solved and solves them
2. While a weak soul of a slave whines “What can I do? I am after all a slave!”
3. 1/10 of I earn must be saved
4. 7/10 must be spent for familiy - I must live upon this portion and never use nor buy what I may not pay for out of this portion
5. educate yourself - learn abilities to earn
6. I paid to brick layer cause he said he will get me precious stones. How foolish of me to think that brick layer has the knowledge of precious stones
7. money flees from those who trust in their inexperience
8. money flees from those who trust in their romantic desires in investment
Drishti Gupta @drishtigupt...
What I infer from the points you mentioned:
1. We find the solution to problems if we keep going at it and stay consistent
2. Nothing is ‘impossible’
3. Saving regularly is necessary
4. The needs of our family is of utmost importance
5. Always be willing to learn, no matter our age
6. Get your own bread, don’t depend on someone else
7. Believe in yourself
8. Balance personal and work life
Did I get it right?
