Thou Shall Prosper: Ten Commandments for Making Money: Amazon.co.uk: Rabbi Daniel Lapin: Books

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Combining pop psychology, snippet of Jewish lore, homespun homilies and quotations from a daunting variety of sources, Lapin offers a manual on how to make money by succeeding in business. Lapin, a super conservative Orthodox rabbi and talk show host, insists that everyone is in business "unless you are a Supreme Court judge (sic) or a tenured university professor." (Excluding professors fits with Lapin′s devaluation of them, since he believes that higher education doesn′t prepare for "real Life.") The material is organized into 10 chapters of advice, beginning with the notion that "business is moral, noble and worthy," and ending with the admonition not to retire. Throughout, Lapin urges behavior that will produce more business and, thus, more money. For example, he unabashedly recommends attending synagogue or church services in order to make business contacts. Similarly, he encourages giving charity to an organization that has members who "are in the best position to advance your business objectives." Lapin justifies these dubious actions by interpreting the fifth commandment ("Honor thy father and thy mother") as a mandate to form relationships for business purposes. His struggle to ground his financial advice in Jewish tradition is abandoned as he expounds an anti–evnironmentalist stance. He digresses still further from both Judaism and wealth–building when he gives tips for public speaking based on what his father taught him (talking without a manuscript or notes and not grasping the rostrum). Lapin′s book may appear to patient readers who share his conservative political and economic views. (Oct. 11) (Publishers Weekly, September 30, 2002)

"...Lapin′s book may appeal to readers who share his conservative political and economic views..." (Publishers Weekly, September 30, 2002) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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A practical approach to creating wealth–based on the established principles of ancient Jewish wisdom–made accessible to people of all backgrounds

The ups and downs of the economy prove Rabbi Daniel Lapin′s famous principle that the more things change, the more we need to depend upon the things that never change. There′s no better source for both practical and spiritual financial wisdom than the time–tested knowledge found in the ancient Jewish faith and its culture. In the Second Edition of Thou Shall Prosper, Lapin offers a practical approach to creating wealth based on the established principles of ancient Jewish wisdom. This book details the ten permanent principles that never change, the ten commandments of making money if you will, and explores the economic and philosophic vision of business that has been part of Jewish culture for centuries. The book′s focus is on making accessible to individuals of all backgrounds, the timeless truths that Jews have used for centuries to excel in business.

Outlines ten fundamental "commandments" relating to business and money
Includes insights that will increase your potential for creating wealth, no matter what your faith or background may be
Blends contemporary business stories and Lapin′s own business experiences with the wisdom of the Torah and Talmudic prescriptions

This Second Edition provides new examples, especially of Internet related business opportunities. In addition, each chapter highlights specific action steps that can lead to wealth opportunities in both difficult economic times and periods of prosperity.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

Business Advice for the 21st Century 3 April 2011

By Ark

Format:Hardcover

Rabbi Lapin speaks to people firmly and directly, taking no prisoners along the way. If you have a shakey relationship with God, this book will challenge you. If you have a shakey relationship with capitalism, this book will challenge you even more so. Explaining Jewish scripture and how to relate it to business is something that Rabbi Lapin excels at, and this book without a doubt has to be my favourite book of 2011. For too many years now business has been looked at as dirty, this book proves why that view is wrong.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

Very insightful. I enjoyed it immensely. 20 Mar 2010

By squallo

I found this book life changing. I can say this because it altered my perceptions of business, business professionals and of making money, and since our lives are so much a function of our perception. It provides a refreshing insight into the Jewish way of thinking about business, people and their interaction and why Jews are disproportionally good with money. Lapin's written style is approachable and his descriptions often made me chortle. I found out about this book through the misesmedia youtube channel where he gave a talk. There you can get a picture of his style, amoungst other useful economic information. Overall, I'd definately recommend it to others.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

Thou Shall Prosper 24 July 2010

By Rosie Owen

I am not a religious person but I thoroughly enjoyed Rabbi Daniel Lappin's view about wealth creation from the Jewish perspective. This book gives the reader permission to hope for greater wealth without the typical 'greed is good' overtones. The Rabbi explains the ten basic principles (commandments) to be successful with money. Easy to read, very enjoyable and a must read for these turbulent financial times.