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The Richest Man In Babylon: Chapter 6

9/30/2015

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The Gold Lender Babylon

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Why did Rodan come to Mathon to seek advice?  Who are some people you should be seeking their advice and why?

What is the moral of Mathon’s tale?  Relate this tale to a life’s experience.

What are the different types of lenders and where do you fall in the lending category?  Explain Why

Why are Emotions bad when lending?  Use information from the book and connect to any experience you have witnessed or experienced.

Explain Mathon’s view on youth and your view on if he is correct.  Connect the your answer to your past and or future experiences

How does this quote apply to the lender and the borrower?  “Better a little caution than a great regret?”


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The Richest Man in Babylon: Chapter 4

9/30/2015

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Meet the Goddess of Good Luck
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Summarize what the forum discussed and how you view this topic.  How has the Goddess of Good Luck treated you?  Explain and connect to the book.

How does Arkad view the Goddess of Luck in different circumstances (in the beginning of the chapter)? Compare different situations Goddess Luck has been located and compare with what Arkad discusses with examples from your experiences.

How do you find Goddess Luck? Where is Goddess Luck most likely not going to be?  Have you found Goddess Luck and if so, have she frequently provided luck to you in the same situations.  


Will Goddess Luck provide luck regularly?  Explain. 


How does opportunity and procrastination play a part in this chapter?  What were some situations that occurred in your life where you saw the effects of opportunity and procrastination effect the Goddess of Good Luck?


How can you conquer procrastination and how does Arkad now view luck? How can you use this information to help you with achieving your goals and allowing yourself to experience more "luck"?
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The Richest Man In Babylon: Chapter 3

9/30/2015

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7 Cures For A Lean Purse

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Summarize the 7 cures for a Lean Purse.
Discuss the challenges with obtaining a lean purse.
What are your strengths and challenges with the 7 cures?
Can you see yourself following this advice?  Why or why not.
Have you personally seen any good examples that illustrate this advice is good advice?
     Example: Parent practicing one of the 7 purses.
     How is this practice working for them
Have you personally seen any bad examples that illustrate this advice is bad advice? 
What three cures do you feel are most important to you?  Describe why.



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Chapter 2: The Richest Man in Babylon

9/23/2015

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The Richest Man In Babylon

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  1. According to the book, Fickle Fate, is a vicious goddess who brings no permanent good to anyone.  Why is she a vicious goddess and has she brought you ill will?                                                                                   Explain with personal experiences and a quote from the book.                                            
  2. How does Arkad view wealth?  Do you agree?  What was Arkad's plan to become wealthy?  Are you and Arkad similar? Explain                                                                              
  3. When Algamish described youth, do you fall in that category?  Explain                         
  4. What did you learn from Algamish?  List at least three things and what information do you plan on applying to your life?                                                                                                                                
  5. Why did Arkad believe luck had nothing to do with his prosperity?                                          
  6. What was some advice that Arkad gave his friends?  How will this advice help you achieve your goals?



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The Richest Man in Babylon: Chapter 1

9/12/2015

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The Man Who Desired Gold

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  1. What are your goals and how can reading this book help you achieve those goals?
  2. How do you relate to the reading? 
  3. Explain the conversation Kobbi and Bansir?  Could you see yourself having this kind of conversation with a friend and why?
  4. Which person (people described in the book) in the chapter would you be most like and why?


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    Mr. Roberson

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