Art of Money Getting
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Tags: Business, Classics, Investing
ISBN:1557094942
No circus tricks here: Barnum's goal was to "put money in his own coffers," and that he did, pocketing an unprecedented fortune from his shows. Step right up to find out his secrets.
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In the United States, where we have more land than people, it is not at all difficult for persons in good health to make money. In this comparatively new field there are so many avenues of success open, so many vocations which are not crowded, that any person of either sex who is willing, at least ...
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Reviewed by christe on Jul 9, 2009
Timeless business acumen
P. T. Barnum, entertainment pioneer, knew how to make money and how to keep it -- by wisely investing and knowing to spend less than what's earned. It's really nothing people shouldn't know, and this is exactly why this read is so highly recommended -- because no one, in this day and age, can afford not to know how to best keep ahead of debt and assorted financial rainy spells. Solid advice, written from a hands-on perspective, with very little in the way of "dated" information. Read and re-read to keep your head over your shoulders when deciding how to employ your money.
5/5
Reviewed by kburleson on May 26, 2009
Timeless
Mr. Barnum's words still hold true today.
5/5
Reviewed by RandyNed on May 19, 2009
OUTSTANDING!
If the Wall Street "elite" would have followed Mr. Barnum's concepts we would not be in this horrible financial crisis! This book is timeless and everyone should read it!
5/5
Reviewed by stew34 on Feb 25, 2009
Anyone serious about money ...should read!
Excellent advise! ....Even in today's economy....I will refer back to it often.
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| christe | ![]() | Read review | 2009-07-09 |
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