One sunny afternoon, Zippy the rabbit came over to Steady the turtle’s house to play.
There, in the living room, Steady’s dad was reading an old, worn-out book.
“Hi, Steady’s dad! What are you reading today?” Zippy asked, eyes sparkling with curiosity.
“Oh, hey there, Zippy. I’m reading The Richest Man in Babylon—an ancient book full of timeless money lessons.”
“Babylon…? That sounds like a place in a video game!” Zippy said, wide-eyed with excitement.
“Hey Dad, can you teach Zippy the secrets of money too?” Steady asked with a smile.
🏺Timeless Wisdom from Ancient Babylon
Steady’s dad gently closed the book and began to speak slowly.
“Long, long ago, in a city called Babylon, there lived the richest man in the world. One of his golden rules was:
‘Save one-tenth of everything you earn—for yourself.’
That means instead of spending all your allowance right away, you should save 10% for your future self.”
“Wait, 10%? So if I get 1 dollar, I save 10 cents?” Zippy said, counting on his fingers.
“Exactly!” Steady’s dad nodded. “Just doing that regularly can make a huge difference in your future.”
⏳Let Your Money Work for You
“But just saving money won’t make it grow, right?” Steady said confidently.
“Great question!” Dad nodded.
“That’s why it’s important to make your money work. By investing it, your money can start earning even more money.”
“Money making more money? Whoa!” Zippy gasped.
“That’s right. The Richest Man in Babylon said:
‘Gold labors diligently and multiplies for the wise owner.’
In simple words, money can earn profits, and those profits can earn even more!”
🍭Say Goodbye to Wasteful Spending
“But… I spent all my allowance on candy the other day…” Zippy said sadly.
“Well, that’s fun too,” Steady’s dad smiled. “But it’s important to figure out what you really need.”
He pulled out a piece of paper from the shelf.
“For example, if you write down a ‘want list’ and come back to it a few days later, only the things you truly want will still be there.”
“Wow! That way, I won’t waste money!”
✨What Can We Do Starting Today?
“So, is there anything we can do?” Steady leaned forward eagerly.
“Of course!” Dad replied.
✅ Save 10% of any money you receive
✅ Think carefully about how to use the rest
✅ Remember: money can work for you
Zippy clenched his fist with determination.
“Alright! Starting today, I’m going to save 10 cents and become a future millionaire!”
“I’m in too!” Steady said with a big smile.
📘Let’s Review Today’s Money Lessons:
✅ Save 1/10 of your allowance for your future
✅ Let your money work by investing
✅ Avoid wasteful spending with smart habits
✅ Small steps add up—consistency is the key!
❓💡Babylon Quiz with Steady and Zippy!
Did you remember what we learned today? Let’s take a quiz!
Question 1:
What did the Richest Man in Babylon say about money?
A. Spend your allowance all at once
B. Save 1/10 of your money for yourself
C. Give all your money to your friends
👉 Answer: B!
Saving is the first step to building wealth!
Question 2:
What does it mean to “make your money work”?
A. Carry your money around all day
B. Invest it so it can grow
C. Send your money to get a part-time job
👉 Answer: B!
Let your money grow by investing wisely.
Question 3:
How can you stop wasting money?
A. Buy all the candy
B. Make a “want list” and review it later
C. Buy nothing at all
👉 Answer: B!
Looking at your list later helps you see what really matters.
✨You Can Be a “Future Millionaire” Too!
Join Steady and Zippy on more exciting money adventures!
What new wisdom will we discover next?
📖 Source:
The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason
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