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The Richest Man in Babylon Knowledge Check
Test your mastery of the core principles.
Question 1 of 4
What is the absolute minimum percentage of your earnings that you must save to start your purse fattening?
Explanation: Clason's foundational rule is that a part of all you earn is yours to keep, specifically set at no less than one-tenth (10%).
Question 2 of 4
According to the cures for a lean purse, how should you handle your expenditures?
Explanation: Controlling expenditures means budgeting so your necessary living expenses never consume your savings and investments.
Question 3 of 4
What is the primary danger when investing your accumulated gold?
Explanation: Gold slips away from anyone who invests in unfamiliar ventures or schemes promoted by inexperienced voices.
Question 4 of 4
How do you permanently increase your earning ability?
Explanation: Earning capacity grows when you study, master your craft, honor your commitments, and increase your value to the marketplace.
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The Richest Man in Babylon Action Plan
Design a specific system you can start today.
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Baseline Audit
Audit your current savings rate. What exact percentage of your income do you currently pay to yourself?
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Friction Point Elimination
Identify the top lifestyle expense or desire that creates unnecessary financial drag in your budget.
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Implementation Protocol
Define your automated transfer schedule to move 10% of every income deposit into an investment account.
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Declare the single immediate physical action you commit to taking today.
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