The Richest Man Who Ever Lived: King Solomon's Secrets to Success, Wealth, and Happiness
by Steven K. Scott
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32 ratings, 3.88 average rating, 8 reviews
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February 21st 2006
by Waterbrook Press
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Hardcover, 265 pages
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1400071976
(isbn13: 9781400071975)
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After Steven Scott flunked out of six jobs in his first four years after college, his best friend, Gary Smalley, offered one simple suggestion that wo...more
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Read in December, 2007
Some people may find this book valuable. (I was hoping to). Although the idea is good, I questioned the author's interpretation of the wisdom contained in Proverbs, which is the basic reference for the entire book. The advice also seemed somewhat simplistic and I questioned how following the checklists in the book could produce such incredible results. (OK, maybe I'm just skeptical). I may have finished the book if I had been in a place in my life that I wanted to put the advice to the test, but...more
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a book based (sometimes loosely) on knowledge gleaned from the book of proverbs. Phenomenal success story. There is always a lot you can learn from these verses and this book. Just remember to look at the actual bible verses, too. You'll learn alot more!
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A great guide to iproving your life and succeeding in whatever you do. Great for work, finances and relationships as well. I have learned some of the most effective communications for my marriage from reading this book.
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Read in August, 2007
This book has some good principles that you can use, but again it is one of those things that requires you to consistently do something each day to really see the effects of the message (namely from the Bible).
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How insightful to use a book from the word of God to build sucess upon. I will have to remember to keep reading the book of Proverbs! That is a wise move.
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Read in October, 2008
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It's a good reminder. I liked reading it because it helps instill in me a hunger to be better and do better.
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I really enjoy this book and how it explains how to apply the Proverbs to life. Truth is truth.
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Read in March, 2007
Awesome Christian Business Book....I recomend it to everyone I know....
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