The Art of Money Getting

This is a book that every young man and young lady should read - so that they ensure their safe passage along the road to success as opposed to the road to destruction.

 

Barnum gives 20 "rules" that a person must abide by in order to be successful. Given that Barnum was one of the wealthiest men in America during his day, given that Barnum was received by Kings and Queens the world over, his "rules" are worthy of attention.

 

If you are already striving along the path to success, you will likely find the "rule" that you have been breaking to this point, which has been holding you back. When you read this book, you'll see it, and your success will be accelerated greatly.

 

By the way, all 20 of these "rules" are fully applicable to today's world and environment. There is absolutely nothing that is "dated" about this book.

 

As an aside, this book was actually a speech that Barnum gave on the "speakers circuit" of his day. As such, it provides a great model from which a person can construct a speech of their own. You'll see how Barnum gets "personal", uses jokes, quotes, and stories to bring his speech to life and make it interesting.

 

Lastly, in the realm of success books, there isn't an easier book to read anywhere since this book is a mere 32 pages long.

The Art of Money Getting is a piece by P.T. Barnum, originally published in the late 19th century, specifically in 1880. Barnum was considered "one of the greatest showman on Earth", and that exemplifying characteristic does not stop with his book. The Art of Money Getting is divided into 20 distinct chapters, or I should say "guidelines" on how to make money and, more importantly, how to keep it.

 

Barnum uses real-world examples to back up his headlines/guidelines for each chapter. For example, one of his guidelines is "don’t get above your business". He then goes on and tells a personal anecdote about a young man who should not be "above his business" by not letting his business inflate his head with the borrowed money he built it on.

 

Barnum uses these real-life examples to relate to the reader and to get them to understand where Barnum is coming from. I relate to the book because the language used is mostly contemporary. The guidelines he uses are great advice to someone who is constantly looking to make money and keep it to gain wealth. Barnum makes the assumption that someone’s character is more important than the guidelines. He notes, "that any person of either sex who is willing, at least for the time being, to engage in any respectable occupation that offers, may find lucrative employment." As long as someone has to drive and the compassion of a good quality person, they will succeed in making money regardless of the guidelines they provide.

 

This book offers great direction for one who is interested in the art of making money and accumulating wealth, and I personally enjoyed learning about Barnum’s key factors to his own success.

50 pages of advice that are just as relevant today as they were when the book was first published almost 140 years ago.

 

This short book will be added to my list of books to read annually.

 

It is somewhat reassuring to discover that many present-day issues are not new. We are by no means the first to fall foul of economic overindulgence, laziness, and get rich quick" schemes. Nor shall we be the last if we fail to acknowledge and consider the advice of those who have experienced the same before us. "Those who ignore history are doomed to repeat it."

Just finished "The Art of Money Getting" by P.T. Barnum, and I have to say, it's a treasure trove of practical advice for building wealth! Barnum's engaging stories and no-nonsense approach make it an easy and enjoyable read. His tips on finding pleasure in saving money and putting your all into whatever you do are truly eye-opening. A must-read for anyone looking to improve their financial habits and mindset!

An excellent book on basic ethical principles of business/vocation. I'm surprised at the relevance of the content even today. To quote, "Money is good for nothing unless you know the value of it by experience." And how true it is that "it is the eyes of others and not our own eyes which ruin us. If all the world were blind except myself, l should not care for fine clothes or furniture."

Short read packed with valuable info. I’ve read tons of self-help books and business books, and this one nearly tops them all. It’s short and straight to the point with exactly what is needed to live a great life and build a successful business.

This little book is not a joke at all. PT gives very sage advice on the topic. I was so pleasantly delighted. A short, excellent read. Please don't overlook it because it was written by the old showman. The advice therein is not dated either, as applicable today as then.

This is a short read but full of timeless wisdom and common sense. There are no get rich quick schemes in this book, but rather sound advice like paying attention to what's going on in the world, how to advertise for your business, the importance of integrity, etc.