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 "e;commandments"e; 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.

A practical approach to creating wealth-based on the establishedprinciples of ancient Jewish wisdom-made accessible to people ofall backgroundsThe ups and downs of the economy prove Rabbi Daniel Lapin'sfamous principle that the more things change, the more we need todepend upon the things that never change. There's no better sourcefor both practical and spiritual financial wisdom than thetime-tested knowledge found in the ancient Jewish faith and itsculture. In the Second Edition of Thou Shall ProsperLapin offers a practical approach to creating wealth based on theestablished principles of ancient Jewish wisdom. This book detailsthe ten permanent principles that never change, the tencommandments of making money if you will, and explores the economicand philosophic vision of business that has been part of Jewishculture for centuries. The book's focus is on making accessible toindividuals of all backgrounds, the timeless truths that Jews haveused for centuries to excel in business.* Outlines ten fundamental "commandments" relating to businessand money* Includes insights that will increase your potential forcreating wealth, no matter what your faith or background maybe* Blends contemporary business stories and Lapin's own businessexperiences with the wisdom of the Torah and TalmudicprescriptionsThis Second Edition provides new examples, especially ofInternet related business opportunities. In addition, each chapterhighlights specific action steps that can lead to wealthopportunities in both difficult economic times and periods ofprosperity.

Foreword by Dave Ramsey vIntroduction to the New Edition 1The First CommandmentBelieve in the Dignity and Morality of Business 19The Second CommandmentExtend the Network of Your Connectedness to Many People 57The Third CommandmentGet to Know Yourself 91The Fourth CommandmentDo Not Pursue Perfection 129The Fifth CommandmentLead Consistently and Constantly 171The Sixth CommandmentConstantly Change the Changeable, While Steadfastly Clinging to the Unchangeable 205The Seventh CommandmentLearn to Foretell the Future 239The Eighth CommandmentKnow Your Money 269The Ninth CommandmentAct Rich: Give Away 10 Percent of Your After-Tax Income 297The Tenth CommandmentNever Retire 319Epilogue 341Notes 345Index 354