The sources provided discuss P.T. Barnum’s The Art of Money Getting, subtitled Golden Rules for Making Money,The sources provided discuss P.T. Barnum’s The Art of Money Getting, subtitled Golden Rules for Making Money, both through the direct text of the work and through the contemporary perspective of businessman Russell Brunson. In the larger context of… Continue reading The Golden Rules of Money Getting: P.T. Barnum
The Art of Money Getting by P.T. Barnum
The Art of Money Getting; or, Golden Rules for Making Money by P.T. Barnum is a classic book on wealth, work ethic, and integrity. Barnum, a famous entrepreneur and showman, provides practical advice on building and preserving fortune. His rules combine common sense, prudence, and morality. Written in simple words, the book offers timeless lessons… Continue reading The Art of Money Getting by P.T. Barnum
The Science of Getting Rich by W. D. Wattles
The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace D. Wattles is a practical guide that blends philosophy, faith, and actionable principles for wealth creation. First published in 1910, it continues to inspire readers who seek prosperity through disciplined thought and purposeful action. Unlike many motivational texts, this book presents wealth-building as an exact science, not a… Continue reading The Science of Getting Rich by W. D. Wattles
The Mathematical Certainty of Wealth: Why Getting Rich is an Exact Science
W. D. Wattles’ seminal work, The Science of Getting Rich, first published in 1910, is not a philosophical treatise upon theories, but a practical manual intended for men and women whose most pressing need is for money. The book’s radical assertion, central to its framework, is found in Chapter II: There is a Science of… Continue reading The Mathematical Certainty of Wealth: Why Getting Rich is an Exact Science
5 Rich Habits Learned from More Than 200 Millionaires
Wealth doesn’t happen by accident. It’s the product of intentional daily actions, smart decisions, and disciplined habits repeated over time. Over a five-year period, Tom Corley — a CPA, financial planner, and author of Rich Habits — studied the routines of 233 wealthy individuals (177 of whom were self-made millionaires) and compared them with people… Continue reading 5 Rich Habits Learned from More Than 200 Millionaires
Gold and Silver Money in The Wealth of Nations
The Wealth of Nations explicitly categorize gold and silver money, despite its necessity for commerce, as a “dead stock” that is unproductive, contrasting its circulation function with the actual generation of wealth. This perspective is central to understanding the true nature of national capital. I. Money as the Universal Instrument of Circulation The function of… Continue reading Gold and Silver Money in The Wealth of Nations