Thou Shall Prosper: Ten Commandments for Making Money

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PDF / EPUB File Name: Thou_Shall_Prosper_-_Daniel_Lapin.pdf, Thou_Shall_Prosper_-_Daniel_Lapin.epub Behold, they shall surely gather together, but not by me: whosoever shall gather together against thee shall fall for thy sake. Educational institutions, according to Lapin, teach kids that making money is an inherently bad thing, regardless of the path one chooses to wealth. Who would dare to voice an aspiration to be a business professional, in an environment in which such a thing is at worst cruel and illegal and at best morally ambiguous? Introduction to the new edition -- The first commandment : believe in the dignity and morality of business -- The second commandment : extend the network of your connectedness to many people -- The third commandment : get to know yourself -- The fourth commandment : do not pursue perfection -- The fifth commandment : lead consistently and constantly -- The sixth commandment : constantly change the changeable, while steadfastly clinging to the unchangeable -- The seventh commandment : learn to foretell the future -- The eighth commandment : know your money -- The ninth commandment : act rich : give away 10 percent of your after-tax income -- The tenth commandment : never retire -- Epilogue Jews belief in ethical capitalism, which is to say they think hard work should be rewarded, but be predicated on honesty, integrity and a strong moral code. They see business as a means to take care of yourself first, so you are then in the best position to give to others. Instead of considering selling as an evil activity, Jewish tradition frames it as a source of creativity, of helping others grow and enable them to do business themselves.

Thou shall prosper : ten commandments for making money Thou shall prosper : ten commandments for making money

no weapon that is fashioned against you shall succeed, and you shall refute every tongue that rises against you in judgment. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD and their vindication from me, declares the LORD.” I did know to the Rabbi Lapin sinces one half year, and believe me that your charisma is contagious. Rabbi the world needs minimum 100 Rabbis like you.In history and today, Jewish people have been known for their business savvy. This has often been presented in a negative light, but it’s now generally recognized as a positive attribute. But why are Jews successful at business? And how can others learn from them? No weapon that has been made to be used against you will succeed. You will have an answer for anyone who accuses you. This is the inheritance of the LORD's servants. Their victory comes from me," declares the LORD. Today, people compare businesses to this same model, despite being very different from piracy. Businesses are lauded for their donations, yet criticized for their income. Giving to charity should be a moral act, and it cannot “right” something that is not inherently wrong, like making money. This book of the law shall not depart out of your mouth; you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to act in accordance with all that is written in it. For then you shall make your way prosperous, and then you shall be successful.

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I really liked this book. Rabbi Lapin does an excellent job pointing out common misconceptions that people have about business and money. A little preachy at times, but the man is a Rabbi. We’re also told to be honest and ethical in our business practices. If we see ourselves as moral people, then we’re less likely to enter into illegal or unethical territory. Alas, the tumult of many peoples; they rage like the roaring seas and clamoring nations; they rumble like the crashing of mighty waters.It is that the vast catalogue of ancient Jewish wisdom embedded in the Hebrew scriptures, that have been part and parcel of Jewish culture. Whether it’s a man, dedicated sages who study the word diligently, or whether it’s among secularized Jews whose conversation around the dinnertable revolves around the way they raise their families and inculcate their children. All reflect these intrinsic values and so, in a nutshell, that’s what it was. And I worked as hard as I worked in my life to condense all of that into ten fundamental principles.” Business is Not Piracy While many other people have contributed to my transition from an egocentric perspective on life and the world, to an attitude of gratefulness and service to others, your work has been paramount in giving me hope for my future as well as my family’s future. Jews tend to be successful because they’re educated. They have good education at home and in the synagogue, which is why Jews are often well-read. This is also why there are many books about Jewish themes, even though Jews comprise only 0.2 percent of the world’s population. Never stop reciting these teachings. You must think about them night and day so that you will faithfully do everything written in them. Only then will you prosper and succeed. I left my hourly wage job and created a financial consulting company. After several years of successes in this position I was offered an opportunity to use this skills as the director of a religious publishing company. This position has taken me around the country and introduced me to some of the most amazing people I could ever imagine meeting.

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Early in the evening, Isaac went out to the field to meditate, and looking up, he saw the camels approaching. The 18 year old high school graduate, who’d love to study business, but has heard all his life from his parents that capitalism is evil, the 31 year old mother, who’s been savingfor her child’s future, but struggles with new ways of investing, and anyone who’s current plan is to finally be happy when they retire. O that there were such an heart in them, that they would fear me, and keep all my commandments always, that it might be well with them, and with their children for ever! … Increasing numbers of Americans view wealth not as the morally legitimate rewards of risk, innovation, and effort, but as an unjust and morally suspect outcome” (33). This persuasion comes from several sources, including the media, educational institutions, and the business world itself. (My own interjection: it’s ironic that this image is propagated in a country so enthusiastic about capitalism, as it almost sounds Communist.)Making money is much harder to do if deep down you suspect it to be a morally reprehensible activity!