Daniel Lapin 
Thou Shall Prosper 
Ten Commandments for Making Money

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 ‘commandments’ 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.

Table of Content

Foreword by Dave Ramsey v

Introduction to the New Edition 1
The First Commandment

Believe in the Dignity and Morality of Business 19
The Second Commandment

Extend the Network of Your Connectedness to Many People 57
The Third Commandment

Get to Know Yourself 91
The Fourth Commandment

Do Not Pursue Perfection 129
The Fifth Commandment

Lead Consistently and Constantly 171
The Sixth Commandment

Constantly Change the Changeable, While Steadfastly Clinging to the Unchangeable 205
The Seventh Commandment

Learn to Foretell the Future 239
The Eighth Commandment

Know Your Money 269
The Ninth Commandment

Act Rich: Give Away 10 Percent of Your After-Tax Income 297
The Tenth Commandment

Never Retire 319

Epilogue 341

Notes 345

Index 354

About the author

Rabbi Daniel Lapin is a radio talk-show host and author. He cofounded Pacific Jewish Center in Los Angeles with media personality Michael Medved and was named one of ‘The Top 50 Rabbis in America’ by Newsweek. Rabbi Lapin is a headline speaker for hundreds of synagogues, churches, companies, and organizations. His Torah teaching programs reach over a hundred thousand followers worldwide. Rabbi Lapin lives with his family on an island near Seattle.