The Richest Man in Babylon

Who recommended it

1. DF

   Darius Foroux Writer and entrepreneur

   Explicit recommendation

   Recommended on Darius Foroux's reading list, in his best personal finance books.

   Reading list↗ Personal websitedariusforoux.com dariusforoux.com · undated · checked 12 Nov 2026

2. 

   James Clear American author and speaker

   Explicit recommendation

   On James Clear's curated "Best Self-Help Books" list.

   Listed in the source as “The Richest Man in Babylon”.

   Best Self-Help Books↗ Personal websitejamesclear.com jamesclear.com · undated · checked 13 Nov 2026

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   Mark Manson American author and blogger

   Explicit recommendation

   On Mark Manson's own list "The 12 Best Books on Money".

   Listed in the source as “The Richest Man in Babylon”.

   The 12 Best Books on Money↗ Personal websitemarkmanson.net markmanson.net · undated · checked 13 Nov 2026

4. 

   Suze Orman Personal finance author and broadcaster

   Explicit recommendation

   She devotes an episode of her own podcast to it and calls it one of the best books on money ever written.

   Podcast Episode: The Richest Advice Ever↗ Podcast episodesuzeorman.com Suze Orman's Women & Money podcast · 18 May 2019 · checked 13 Nov 2026

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