Other editions of book The Art of Money-Getting: Golden Rules for Making Money

First published in 1880 by P. T. Barnum, The Art of Money-Getting is a short book encouraging the general public to aspire to wealth through proper economic means: building a savings, collecting on interest, operating business with integrity, learning the true value of money, working for what you earn, and foregoing extravagances in order to live a more modest lifestyle where saving money is the goal. Based on P. T. Barnum's own experiences as a showman and businessman, he outlines a way of life rather than a get-rich-quick scheme. Despite its 19th-century publication date, his advice is remarkably relevant and will be of interest to young and old listeners alike who desire to be more responsible with their finances.

One of the most important financial books ever written. Following the practical advice herein will lead to increased wealth. Those who really desire to attain an independence, have only to set their minds upon it, and adopt the proper means, as they do in regard to any other object which they wish to accomplish, and the thing is easily done. But however easy it may be found to make money, I have no doubt many of my hearers will agree it is the most difficult thing in the world to keep it. The road to wealth is, as Dr. Franklin truly says, "as plain as the road to the mill."

"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 for the time being, to engage in any respectable occupation that offers, may find lucrative employment. Those who really desire to attain an independence, have only to set their minds upon it, and adopt the proper means, as they do in regard to any other object which they wish to accomplish, and the thing is easily done. But however easy it may be found to make money, I have no doubt many of my hearers will agree it is the most difficult thing in the world to keep it." Barnum

An unabridged edition, to include: Don't Mistake Your Vocation - Select the Right Location - Avoid Debt - Persevere - Whatever You Do, Do It with All Your Might - Use the Best Tools - Don't Get Above Your Business - Learn Something Useful - Let Hope Predominate, But Be Not Too Visionary - Do Not Scatter Your Powers - Be Systematic - Read the Newspapers - Beware Of "Outside Operations" - Don't Indorse Without Security - Advertise Your Business - "Don't Read the Other Side" - Be Polite and Kind to Your Customers - Be Charitable - Don't Blab - Preserve Your Integrity

2018 Reprint of 1890 Edition. A highly entertaining and edifying book by one of the greatest of all showmen. In this book Barnum gives a set of rules guaranteed to ensure success. These old instructions of attaining wealth and proper comportment in business remain remarkably relevant well over a hundred years after their original publication. Chapters include: Don't Mistake Your Vocation - Select the Right Location - Avoid Debt - Persevere - Whatever You Do, Do It with All Your Might - Use the Best Tools - Don't Get Above Your Business - Learn Something Useful - Let Hope Predominate, But Be Not Too Visionary - Do Not Scatter Your Powers - Be Systematic - Read the Newspapers - Beware Of "Outside Operations" - Don't Indorse Without Security - Advertise Your Business - "Don't Read the Other Side" - Be Polite and Kind to Your Customers - Be Charitable - Don't Blab - Preserve Your Integrity.

Art of Money Getting or if you prefer The Golden Rules for Making MoneyA must have book in any success and wealth building library P.T. Barnum one of the first "true" American millionaires You will learn the fundamentals of success and wealth that still applies to todayThe most undersestimated, influential, success and wealth builder of the 20th CenturyThe greatest of the great entrepreneurs and international businessmen of the 20th and 21st CenturyP.T. Barnum is a household name and he left us with this undiscovered book teaching you and me The Art of Money GettingThis very book even inspired Walt Disney and countless other entrepenuersThe Art of Money Getting is one of the top three must have books in any success and wealth building libraryThis is a special edition of the original version of Barnum's 1880 classic

Phineas Taylor Barnum (July 5, 1810 – April 7, 1891) was an American showman, businessman, purpoted scam artist and entertainer. Above all, P.T. Barnum was a successful businessman, and in this book he shares with the reader exactly how they could replicate that success in their own lives. It is heartfully presented, in simple language. It covers all of what today is known as the rules of success, but in such a straightfoward and practical way it is almost easy to dismiss as being too simple. But that is exactly the beauty of the book and its ideas. They are as true today as then, and accessable to anyone who wants to spend an enjoyable coupe of hours learning about them. The Art of Money Getting is a recipe for how to live life in a dignified manner, and when understood gives the reeader all the key to live a successful and worthwhile life. John O'Melveny Woods has edited and added comments throughout the book to show how Mr. Barnums recipes for success are more relveant today than ever before.

First published in 1880 by P.T. Barnum, The Art of Money Getting is a short book encouraging the general public to aspire to wealth through proper economic means: building a savings, collecting on interest, operating business with integrity, learning the true value of money, working for what you earn, and foregoing extravagances in order to live a more modest lifestyle where saving money is the goal. Based on P.T. Barnum's own experiences as a showman and businessman, he outlines a way of life rather than a get-rich-quick scheme. Despite its 19th-century publication date, his advice is remarkably relevant, and will be of interest to young and old readers alike who desire to be more responsible with their finances.

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 for the time being, to engage in any respectable occupation that offers, may find lucrative employment. Those who really desire to attain an independence, have only to set their minds upon it, and adopt the proper means, as they do in regard to any other object which they wish to accomplish, and the thing is easily done. But however easy it may be found to make money, I have no doubt many of my hearers will agree it is the most difficult thing in the world to keep it. This book will try to help anyone.

P.T. Barnum; the name alone conjures ideas and imagination. Although Barnum was also an author, publisher, philanthropist, and for some time a politician, he said of himself, "I am a showman by profession and all the gilding shall make nothing else of me," and his personal aims were "to put money in his own coffers." P. T. Barnum knew how to make money. In this book, he shares the secrets of wealth. Put into practice, you, too, can live well. America is the “Land of Opportunity,.” Barnum’s secrets can help you enjoy the bounty of our country. I believe every high school and college student should read this book. This book contains the common sense wisdom that will encourage and anable any industrious person to succeed. Barnum is widely, but erroneously, credited with coining the phrase "There's a sucker born every minute." He did, however, say that "every crowd has a silver lining," and acknowledged that "the public is wiser than many imagine." "It was clear to my mind that my proper position in the busy world was not yet reached. I had displayed the faculty of getting money, as well as getting rid of it; but the business for which I was destined…had not yet come to me." P.T. Barnum