The Art of Money Getting
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- P.T. Barnum's book 'The Art of Money Getting' distills a lifetime of experience into 20 plainspoken rules for financial success.
- Key principles include choosing a vocation that aligns with your natural abilities to excel and avoid struggling in unsuitable work.
- Debt should be avoided as it compromises freedom and self-respect; maintaining income above expenses is crucial.
- Commit fully to tasks, as half-effort leads to poverty while thorough effort can lead to wealth in the same field.
- Integrity is essential for trust and reputation, which are long-term assets more valuable than short-term gains from dishonesty.
- Practical steps involve assessing and aligning work with abilities, eliminating debts systematically, and completing one task with maximum effort.