One Thousand Ways to Make $1000 explained
One Thousand Ways to Make $1000 is a 1936 non-fiction book of personal finance by Frances Minaker published by Dartnell.[1] It gives specific examples of individuals who made enough money to start their own businesses by starting with as little as $5, and it encourages the reader to do the same.[2]
The book inspired billionaire investor Warren Buffett to start earning money at the age of seven.[3]
Notes and References
- News: Swan. Addie May. Book Reviews: Popular Books. July 7, 2017. The Daily Times. September 26, 1936. Davenport, Iowa. 3. Newspapers.com.
- News: Lines From The Library. July 7, 2017. The Eugene Guard. August 18, 1940. 11. Eugene, Oregon. Newspapers.com.
- News: Levere. Jane. New HBO Documentary On Warren Buffett Uses Family Photos, Home Movies To Reveal His Life Story. July 7, 2017. Forbes. January 30, 2017. A voracious reader his entire life, at age seven he read a book he borrowed from the library, One Thousand Ways to Make $1000, and, inspired by its lessons, began selling Coca-Cola, gum and newspapers..