Thrift - Paperback

by Orison Swett Marden (Author)

Thrift is a book written by Orison Swett Marden that explores the importance of thrift and financial responsibility in achieving success and happiness in life. The book is divided into chapters that cover various aspects of thrift, including the benefits of saving money, the dangers of debt and overspending, and the importance of living within one's means.Marden emphasizes the importance of developing good financial habits, such as setting financial goals, creating a budget, and avoiding unnecessary expenses. He also provides practical advice on how to save money, including tips on reducing household expenses, investing wisely, and avoiding financial scams.Throughout the book, Marden emphasizes the importance of a positive attitude towards money and the role it plays in achieving one's goals. He argues that financial success is not just about accumulating wealth, but also about living a fulfilling and meaningful life.Overall, Thrift is a practical and insightful guide to managing money and achieving financial success. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to take control of their finances and live a more fulfilling life.1918. Thrift is the friend of man, a civilization builder. The practice of thrift gives an upward tendency to the life of the individual, and to the life of the nation; it sustains and preserves the highest welfare of the race. The term thrift is not only properly applied to money matters, but to everything in life - the wise use of one's time, the wise use of one's ability, one's energy, and this means prudent living, careful habits of life. Contents: thrift, foundation of all greatness; safeguard for the future; man we trust; can you finance yourself; art of saving is the art of wise spending; sailing under false colors; ruin of rivalry; home of my own; he that soweth sparingly shall reap sparingly; spendthrifts of time and energy; bank book habit.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.