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I recently wrote a [review of the book The Richest Man In Babylon](https://steemit.com/money/@davidfumo/the-richest-man-in-the-babylon-20171114t212240153z) and I can tell you, I can't emphasize how good this book is, and most of all, I can't deny the fact that many ideas shared on this book are still popping on my head. What brings me here today? I want to share with you one more story, I bet you will love.

<h1>The Man Who Desired Gold</h1>
<p>While almost everyone concedes that money isn’t everything and that there are some things money cannot buy, it is also a fact that money is the medium by which earthly success is measured. From this perspective, wealth is a scorecard by which people measure themselves.</p>
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<p>In old Babylon there once lived a certain very rich man named Arkad. Far and wide he was famed for his great wealth. Also was he famed for his liberality. He was generous in his charities. He was generous with his family. He was liberal in his own expenses. But nevertheless each year his wealth increased more rapidly than he spent it.</p>

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<p>In old Babylon there once lived a certain very rich man named Arkad. Far and wide he was famed for his great wealth. Also was he famed for his liberality. He was generous in his charities. He was generous with his family. He was liberal in his own expenses. But nevertheless each year his wealth increased more rapidly than he spent it. And there were certain friends of younger days who came to him and said: "You, Arkad, are more fortunate than we. You have become the richest man in all Babylon while we struggle for existence. You can wear the finest garments and you can enjoy the rarest foods, while we must be content if we can clothe our families in raiment that is presentable and feed them as best we can. "Yet, once we were equal. We studied under the same master. We played in the same games. And in neither the studies nor the games did you outshine us. And in the years since, you have been no more an honourable citizen than we.</p>
<p>"Nor have you worked harder or more faithfully, insofar as we can judge. Why, then, should a fickle fate single you out to enjoy all the good things of life and ignore us who are equally deserving?" Thereupon Arkad remonstrated with them, saying, "If you have not acquired more than a bare existence in the years since we were youths, it is because you either have failed to learn the laws that govern the building of wealth, or else you do not observe them.</p>
<center>The Richest Man In Babylon by George S. Clason</center>
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<h2>Don't just work hard and wish you will be rich, learn the laws that govern the building of wealth.</h2>
<p>Money represents success only through its ability to provide freedom to do things. It is not an end in and of itself - only a means to an end. The possession of sufficient amounts of capital makes possible the enjoyment of the very best services and goods the world has to offer.</p>
<p>Many people have convinced themselves money has a way of avoiding them like the plague. This belief is usually based on their experience in which they are always cashing short and scrambling to pay bills. In actuality, however, money is plentiful for anyone who understands the laws which govern its acquisition. To secure significant amounts of money, it is probably better to spend less time lamenting the bad luck of the past and more time focusing on the laws of acquisition of capital.</p>
<p>Interestingly, throughout the ages, there have always been some people who have had more money than others. Was this just a stroke of luck on their part, or are there laws that make this possible?
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<h1>It all begins with your mindset</h1>
- <b>Developer a winner mindset.</b>
<p>Anyone who accepts that luck plays a major role has as good a chance as anyone else to strike the jackpot during their lifetime. However, depending on luck rather than effort also means the same person is willing to accept that nothing can be done to change whatever destiny luck allocates.<p>
<p>A far better approach is to believe that money can be attracted and governed by set laws and principles, and to focus on learning and applying those laws to reap the rewards.</p>
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<h2>Final Words</h2>
Our thoughts shape who we are and consequently the outcomes we get in our life. The way you think about yourself turns into your reality, if you get garbage in,  you get garbage out, simple as that. what surprises me is how many people don't understand this fundamental truth and even some of those who understand, are not willing to do anything to change themselves.  If you draw inaccurate conclusions about who you are and what you’re capable of doing, you will limit your potential. Watch out the kind of thoughts you are developing and feeding your mind. 

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<h2>Want to Explore more those ideas?</h2>

If you are interested in this kind of topic let me know so I can keep writing more related posts, explore and share more. I hope you enjoyed, if yes, upvote, follow and resteem.


<h2>My Thanks to steemians</h2>
<p>Getting started on steemit can be a challenging task, I want to say thank you @inquiringtimes for your support,
 we need more steemians like you, just keep being awesome and I'm looking forward to read more of your posts.</p>

<p>Thank you @ogochukwu for your tips on how to do networking on steemit community and for writing this awesome post: [How To Write Comments That Makes Influencers Notice You](https://steemit.com/blockchain-blogger/@ogochukwu/how-to-write-comments-that-grows-your-blog)</p>

Written with love by @davidfumo

May The Force Be with You!

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