Ben Franklin's Guide to Wealth: Being a 21st Century Treatise on What It Takes to Live a Rich LifeIt isn’t all about the Benjamins! A revolutionary way of looking at money and value, based on the writings of the Founding Father. Ben Franklin’s Guide to Wealth is the modern version of the treatise The Way of Wealth by Richard Saunders—one of Ben Franklin’s many pseudonyms. Franklin practiced what he preached in the treatise, and it made him rich enough to have a full life, travel extensively, and follow his intellectual musings, which in turn led him to become an accomplished scientist, inventor, political activist, diplomat, and writer. Franklin wasn’t born rich. He built his legacy using his intelligence, curiosity, natural good sense, and proclivity for thrift and hard work. When he died, he left a fortune. Now the authors bring practicing what Franklin preached up to date for today’s busy lifestyles, with sage advice on a range of financial basics including debt, thrift, the value of work and business, developing financial responsibility, money and time, and preparing for the future. It’s time to think about what “rich” really means. It’s time to get back to financial basics. It’s time to look for guidance from America’s original financial guru—Ben Franklin. |
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... decide that a single-minded pursuit of money is the best use of their time, others will want to invest their time in other ways that they find valuable. To become aware of how you invest your time (or simply let it slip away) ...
... decide that a single-minded pursuit of money is the best use of their time, others will want to invest their time in other ways that they find valuable. To become aware of how you invest your time (or simply let it slip away) ...
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... decide that since you make more money per hour than a yard worker , you'd be better off working the extra hours at your own job , hiring a lower - paid worker , and pocketing the difference . This might be a completely rational decision ...
... decide that since you make more money per hour than a yard worker , you'd be better off working the extra hours at your own job , hiring a lower - paid worker , and pocketing the difference . This might be a completely rational decision ...
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... decide to put your energies into, strive to be happy in your labors; not just your primary job, but your other labors as well —the things you do to keep your living space livable, your inner life fulfilled, and you and your loved ones ...
... decide to put your energies into, strive to be happy in your labors; not just your primary job, but your other labors as well —the things you do to keep your living space livable, your inner life fulfilled, and you and your loved ones ...
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... decide to forgo opportunities for better jobs or promising projects because they seem to be just “too much trouble.” Laziness can make you prone to get-rich-quick schemes that promise affluence without hard work. Whether it's a hot ...
... decide to forgo opportunities for better jobs or promising projects because they seem to be just “too much trouble.” Laziness can make you prone to get-rich-quick schemes that promise affluence without hard work. Whether it's a hot ...
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Contents
Attention to Detail | |
Not Trusting Too Much | |
Thrift Through Right Effort | |
Thrift Through Smart Savings | |
Living Simply | |
Break the Chains of Debt | |
The Future | |
One Last Thought | |
The Way to Wealth | |
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