The Art of Money Getting

The Art of Money Getting is a business model book written by famous American businessman P. T. Barnum. In this publication Barnum shares his knowledge of business and teaches readers how to be successful in making money. He provides 20 rules for the development of character and for personal success, emphasizing that there are no shortcuts to wealth, aside from right vocation, good character, and perseverance. This is an excellent book for individuals who are interested in learning from an important historical business leaders own personal success and also serves as an excellent motivational writing intended for those looking to be successful and make lots of money.



P. T. Barnum (1810-1891) was an American showman, politician, and businessman remembered for promoting celebrated hoaxes and for founding the Barnum & Bailey Circus. He was also an author and publisher. According to his critics, his personal aim was only to make money for himself. Barnum is widely credited with coining the adage "There's a sucker born every minute." He wrote several books which had motivation, inspiration, and personal success for theme. One of Barnum's more successful methods of self-promotion was mass publication of his autobiography. At one point the number of copies printed was second only to the New Testament in North America.