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The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly About “The Richest Man in Babylon” book

Carles Carrera
2 min readAug 31, 2023

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Hey there, fellow money explorer! 🚀 So, you’ve stumbled upon “The Richest Man in Babylon.” Curious if it’s your ticket to financial brilliance or just another sleep-inducing bedtime read? Fear not, I’m diving right in, keeping it as fun as finding treasure on a secret island.

The Richest Man in Babylon book cover

The Good: Wisdom for All Ages, Even Teens

Picture this: a book that sneaks in money smarts while you’re chilling on your hammock. Yep, that’s “The Richest Man in Babylon.” It’s like your money-savvy grandpa whispering timeless financial advice in your ear, but without the old-man vibes.

Perfect for young guns or anyone who likes to unravel the magic behind the moolah. In fact, I bought it initially for my 14 years son.

The Bad: A Bit Yawn-Worthy

Hold up, this isn’t a blockbuster movie. It’s quite boring. The pace might not get your heart racing like an action flick. But hey, no one said managing money is a thrill-a-minute ride, right? It’s more like slow-cooked goodness — takes its time but oh, so worth it.

My 14 year old son couldn’t finish it. He’s far from an avid reader. So I “had to” read it to show him, but I wouldn’t finish it if it was not for that only reason.

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Carles Carrera
Carles Carrera

Written by Carles Carrera

www.carlescarrera.com | Writing mostly about what I learn from books about investing, business, marketing and life in general.

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