The Richest Man in Babylon: Blueprint for Financial Success - Lesson 1: The Man Who Desired Much Gold and The Richest Man In Babylon Tells His System by George S. Clason Now, in an updated, modern English version for the 21st century, enjoy reading this classic book on financial investment and fiscal success. Through a series of delightful short stories, straight from the heart of ancient Babylon, learn economic tips and tools for financial success that have withstood the test of time and that are applicable still today. Enjoy reading, and start saving today In these lessons you will find exercises and questions to help you understand and apply the financial teachings of Babylon today. Lesson 1: The Man Who Desired Much Gold Bansir appears as a hard working, conscientious artisan; not quick-witted or brilliant, but persevering and capable of good thinking if need be. Using the few remarks he makes about himself as a brief picture of his character, we will, in the questions which follow, bring to the surface those things within himself which were retarding his success. There are many "Bansirs" in our world today who could and should be doing much better without working one bit harder... and The Richest Man In Babylon Tells His System This lesson deals with the first basic principle of acquiring money: the right of all individuals to keep for themselves a portion of all they earn.