Timeless Principles for Modern Challenges

by John J. Snyder

This story begins in 1982 when I stumbled upon a 100-year-old book called Safe Methods of Business, or just Business Guide. I picked the book up at a garage sale in Washington, Pennsylvania. I was a junior at Washington and Jefferson College, majoring in sociology and taking business and economics courses. It occurred to me that few had thought to combine sociology and economics the way this author, J. L. Nichols, had done so. I quickly realized I had discovered a timeless classic containing powerful, wise, and thoughtful advice. Some for its time, but most for any time. Clearly, the author had dedicated his life to thinking deeply about what constitutes a successful person and which principles and steps might be helpful or necessary to get there.

A major difference between my book and that of James Lawrence (J.L.) Nichols, however, is that Nichols wrote 140 years ago. And while the principles have remained just as true, the social and cultural contexts and challenges are very different. This book will revisit the “Nineteen Principles” of business within the setting of today’s modern challenges. I have seen these principles applied to create great success for individuals. I have also seen resistance and rejection of the principles lead others to tragedy and misery. This book will bring these “Nineteen Principles” to life for you.

I promise that if you stay with me through these eight short chapters, you will not regret it. And even better, I guarantee that if you live by even one-half of these principles, your life will be transformed. Especially regarding how you live with your money.

$21.95

Ships On September 30, 2026