The Richest Man In Babylon by George S. Clason

This is a book that everyone should not fail to read. It shows that "money is plentiful for those who understand the simple rules of its acquisition."

Arkad, the richest man in the richest city at that time who was generous in his charities, his family and liberal in his own expenses has his wealth increase more rapidly than he spent it reveals the secrets for being rich, the most prominent of which is -

"I advise that you take the wisdom of Algamish and say to yourselves, 'A part of all I earn is mine to keep.' Say it in the morning when you first arise. Say it at noon. Say it at night. Say it each hour of every day. Say it to yourself until the words stand out like letters of fire across the sky.

"Impress yourself with the idea. Fill yourself with the thought. Then take whatever portion seems wise. Let it not be less than one-tenth and lay it by. Arrange your other expenditures to do this if necessary. But lay by that portion first. Soon you will realize what a rich feeling it is to own a treasure which you alone have claim. As it grows it will stimulate you. A new joy of life will thrill you. Greater efforts will come to you to earn more. For of your increased earnings, will not the same percentage be also yours to keep?"

This book is not only a great guide for financial understanding and success on "how to acquire money, to keep money and to make surpluses earn more money" but at the same time reminds us to enjoy life -

"Enjoy life while you are here. Do not overstrain or try to save too much. If one-tenth of all you earn is as much as you can comfortably keep, be content to keep this portion. Live otherwise according to your income and let not yourself get niggardly and afraid to spend. Life is good and life is rich with things worthwhile and things to enjoy."