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The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason

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Key Takeaways
  1. Save at least 10% of all that you earn for an investment fund for the future
  2. Learn to live on 90% or less of your income
  3. Invest your accumulated capital into projects that will provide a safe, steady income, taking full advantage of compounding of the interest received
  4. Invest only in areas in which you have expertise or with people who are experienced
  5. Buy the house in which you live so you don’t waste any money on rent
  6. Have a realistic insurance program
  7. Always keep working at various ways and means of increasing your income
  8. Track your wealth
 
What I got out of it
  1. This should be a mandatory read for every middle schooler. Simple wealth management advice that if learned early can have tremendous implications for the rest of your life. Will be one of the books I give away most to others