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The art of money getting : $b or, golden rules for making money

By P. T. (Phineas Taylor) Barnum

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Discover how to amass a fortune and establish a lasting legacy through integrity, hard work, and shrewd financial decisions.

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2005-07-01
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Summary

"The Art of Money Getting: or, Golden Rules for Making Money" by P.T. Barnum is a guide to financial success from a 19th-century entrepreneur, sharing wisdom on how to build wealth through smart financial habits. Barnum uses his own experiences and observations to stress the importance of hard work, living within your means, and having strong moral principles. He lays out guidelines for earning and holding onto money, pointing out that real saving means spending less than you earn on a regular basis. The book is a roadmap that advises against taking on debt, encourages people to pick jobs they truly enjoy, and emphasizes sticking with your goals. Barnum also shares stories that show the dangers of spending too much and the need to be honest in money matters, while also arguing that being healthy and having a clear mind are crucial for anyone who wants to get ahead, also pushing the reader to work hard, be organized, and give back to the community as ways to achieve a life of success.

About the Author

Phineas Taylor Barnum was an American showman, businessman, and politician remembered for promoting celebrated hoaxes and founding with James Anthony Bailey the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. He was also an author, publisher, and philanthropist, although he said of himself: "I am a showman by profession ... and all the gilding shall make nothing else of me." According to Barnum's critics, his personal aim was "to put money in his own coffers". The adage "there's a sucker born every minute" has frequently been attributed to him, although no evidence exists that he had coined the phrase.

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