Fundamentals of Prosperity
Roger Babson
Read by Phil Chenevert
Fundamentals of Prosperity by Roger Babson offers a thought-provoking exploration of the principles that underpin true success in business and life. Babson argues that society has become overly fixated on material wealth, neglecting the essential human qualities that foster genuine prosperity.
In this insightful work, Babson emphasizes the importance of integrity, imagination, and vision as the bedrock of sustainable success. He warns against the dangers of prioritizing profits over meaningful contributions, urging readers to shift their focus from superficial gains to the deeper values that drive lasting achievement.
With a blend of practical advice and philosophical reflection, Babson's message resonates in today's fast-paced world, making this audiobook a valuable resource for anyone seeking to cultivate a more balanced and fulfilling approach to prosperity.
Chapters
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| Foreword | 4:21 | Read by Phil Chenevert | |
| Ch 1 - Honesty or Steel Doors? | 7:15 | Read by Phil Chenevert | |
| Ch 2 - Faith the Searchlight of Business | 7:49 | Read by Phil Chenevert | |
| Ch 3 - Opportunity | 7:12 | Read by Phil Chenevert | |
| Ch 4 - Coöperation—Success by Helping the Other Fellow | 7:27 | Read by Phil Chenevert | |
| Ch 5 - Our Real Resources | 7:19 | Read by Phil Chenevert | |
| Ch 6 - Study the Human Soul | 5:00 | Read by Phil Chenevert | |
| Ch 7 - Boost the Other Fellow | 5:02 | Read by Phil Chenevert | |
| Ch 8 - What Truly Counts | 6:15 | Read by Phil Chenevert | |
| Ch 9 - What Figures Show | 7:08 | Read by Phil Chenevert | |
| Ch 10 - Where the Church Falls Down | 7:21 | Read by Phil Chenevert | |
| Ch 11 - The Future Church | 8:09 | Read by Phil Chenevert |
Reviews
excellent book, mostly related to the congruency of faith and fortune.
Rush Hamden
Read very well and very clearly. Excellent text, although, very dated, not at all universal ecumenical. And mostly talks about males rather than females, a little bit condescending, but the financial content is sound.
Loved This Book!
Vix
Fantastic experience. The content and perspective will leave me pondering for days. I thoroughly enjoyed the reader, very smooth. I will be looking for more books read by him as well. Highly recommend.
Loved the book!
A LibriVox Listener
Book talks about importance and effect of religion on economy and well-being of their citizens. Along with it many other basics of financial subjects.
Noise in recording
Zolo
there was a lot of noise in recording. also not much to learn from the book
worth my time
A LibriVox Listener
an interesting analysis, tieing the aserted factors of prosperity to culture, and therefore religion.
Good book
Segujja Juma
Lays down why religion is good for laying foundations of prosperity in any nation.
good points, worth reading, but church biased.
A LibriVox Listener
great for the mornings
James J
Phil, thank you for doing justice to this great work of literature by Roger Babson