The Art of Money Getting

short book that contains universal and timeless principles of making money. I like this part the most: "Engage in one kind of business only, and stick to it faithfully until you succeed, or until your experience shows that you should abandon it. A constant hammering on one nail will generally drive it......more

Plain talk and practical advice on securing capital, promissory notes, and a reliable team. Not one mention of his circus empire or political career. Quotes : ------- “It is the eyes of others and not our own eyes that ruin us. If all the world were blind except myself I should not care for fine clothe......more

This is an interesting book. About what I expected from it.......more

Target audience: General public, people of all ages, except children. About the author: Phineas Taylor Barnum was born on July 1810 in Bethel, Connecticut. He is an American writer and publisher. He was widely known as a philanthropist and a politician. At the age of 12, he displayed passionate about......more

This book won't make you rich, but there are worse ways to spend an hour. Quick read with a few good nuggets. -Spend less than you make -Avoid debt, particularly consumer debt -Don't worry about what other people buy, possess, or desire -Don't be a drunk -Save and earn interest on your money -Don't be la......more