Robert Kiyosaki has put it clearer than anyone else for those just getting started how to understand the basics of wealth creation. The public education system in this country does not teach this, and the information on learning this has not been accessible to the average joe until now.
Robert Kiyosaki's Rich Dad Poor Dad is full of holes and cliches. According to John T. Reed, Kiyosaki's books tout a lot of half truths and lies about how he made his fortunes. And they all sound alike! If you read carefully, you will see Kiyosaki's disclaimer below: “Although based on a true story, certain events in this book have been fictionalized for educational content and impact,” This is located in the fine print on the copyright page of Rich Kid Poor Kid. I agree with Reed's analysis of R. Kiyosaki, how can he tout his stories to be true? He is a liar. This is tantamount to James Frey's book, A Million Little Pieces. Why doesn't Opera call in R. Kiyosaki and accuse him of lying? The concepts in his book are dangerous. This was evident when in a recent 20/20 broadcast special. Several "Entrepreneurs" were given $1,000 and with the help of Kiyosaki were asked to start a busines/invest it, One lost all the money. Another made zero. The third made $243. And they had help from the guru himself, R. Kiyosaki. Hardly impressive results. I can go and on about his inconsistencies and lies, but I don't want to further waste your time on this book. Besides, being a "best selling" author, how else did Kiyosaki really make his money? Nobody knows, and he's not telling.
i emailed the seller numerous times and never got a response. on his reviews, people wrote fast shipping ect... its been over a month and i have still not heard anything from the seller, and the book never arrived.
I love the book because its very informative, and I would recommend that everyone read he book! I bought the book because I wanted to learn a little more about the economy, and financial responsibility!
Fast shipping... The condition of the book was fine with no sign of wear and tear. Paperback with no marking. So overall very satisfied with the product and seller.
The book I recieved was in excellent condition with very little wear and tear on the cover. There were a few pencil marks on the pages, but nothing serious.
I highly reccomend this book for those who are tired of working and are always broke. When you read this book you will see the differences in the financial teachings that Richard Kiyosaki's father and mentor-father taught him. Your thinking about finances will change and you will begin to create ways to have money work for you instead of working for money.
If you follow the steps suggested in this book, your life will change in a positive way.
Take a chance and live the life you've always wanted..
great book . recomended for everone .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
I heard a lot about this book and wanted to know if there was some information in it that I should pass on to my sons. It is not a well written book, a bit repetitive. It has some excellent basic advice about personnal finance (difference between assets and liabilities, consumer debt, for exemple) but other things are over the top. It is also a way to push the sale of his other tapes, seminars and what not. Overall, it was entertaining and inspiring but did not measure up to all the hype surrounding it.
I love this book. My boyfriend recommended it to me,and was wanting a copy, so I bought it. This book really opens your eyes to what money can really do for you, and that you don't have to be a slave to a paycheck for the rest of your life. It is very motivational and inspiring. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants the financial freedom to do whatever they want with their lives.
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The book arrived as promised and will recommend a friend. The book was placed at correct price. I love the service and promptness.
Although the book condition was specified with some minor damages, the book was received in perefect codition and the book was better looking and barely used.
This is one of the best books I've ever read. Best financial book that I've ever had also. Kiyosaki's common sense approach and vernacular make it an easy read for everyone. I had borrowed it from the library and enjoyed it so much, I wanted my own copy, which I was very satified with.
The principles underlying this book are very good. Understanding the difference between assets and liabilities is essential, and the importance of financial intelligence cannot be emphasized enough in today's culture. This book provides a good motivational starting point for starting to formulate personal financial goals.
A key word here is motivational. The book is an easy, fun read, but if you're looking for details, you're going to have to think for yourself. A key point made in the book is that there is no standard, one size fits all method for generation of wealth. One of the keys is financial intelligence, and that is gained by educating yourself, a part of which is trying things for yourself. My main complaint about this book is that it lacked anything beyond motivational rhetoric.
I recommend this book if you're looking for a light, motivational read.
This book is easy to understand and can be read in a short amount of time. It has interesting stories that make you smile as well as teach you principles needed to have a healthy attitude about wealth. Wish I would have read this 30 years ago. Mr. Kiyosaki does not tell you what you should do , however he points you in the direction by having you look at yourself and the thought process of the poor dad and the rich dad, and how they differ. Read this book.
I really liked this book for the insight that it gave me into several areas of finance that I knew almost nothing about. It is very thought provoking and will make you consider things you may not have. I bought the book at the reccommendation of a friend and was not dissapointed. In an effort to make my money work better for me I have been reading a lot of financial books. Before I read this book my absolute goal was to buy a house regardless. This book made me stop and think about things that I have not thought of in that area. I was of the opinion( like a lot of people I'm sure) that your home was your biggest asset. This book made me see that if your home is costing you money then it is infact not an asset but a liability. I stopped and really looked at my financial situation and realized that at this moment buying a home was not the best decision for me and that I needed to learn far more than I know right now in order for homebuying to not be a huge strain on my pocketbook. I would reccommend this book to anyone who is not absolutely on top of financial matters and how to make their money work for them to the best advantage. It will enlighten you to matters that, like me, you may not have ever thought about. It will help you look at money in a different light. It offers helpful suggestions of how to make your money work for you instead of you working for your money.When your pocketbook is not all that it should and could be this book will help.I also agree with the author that the majority of us are not taught what we really need to know about finances in school and sadly we are not taught at home because our parents probably did not know either.It shows you a totally different way of looking at your finances that will truly make you stop and think about all you do not know.I remember saying so many times throughout the book "I didn't know that".This book is very thought provoking and informational. I highly reccommend this book.
I am a very critical person when it comes to reviews but this by far is an excellent book! The author, in a way, almost teaches patience as you read this book. He does take a little bit to get directly to his points but he give you real life examples you can understand.
After reading this book, it changed my outlook and train of thought for my future. Robert talks a lot about "the rat race" that we all are stuck in and he opens our eyes to the possiblity of obtaining financial freedom. A lot of his ideas are not popular ones and sometimes appear to come from left field, but it gives you an idea how the wealthy think. I sorry, but he is right, they do not teach any of this to kids or even adults throughout their schooling.
The only negative feature is he is not very detailed on how he directly obtained his wealth. He does promote his other books, his games, and his recommended books.
This book is very motivating, I highly recommend it, and look forward to reading more of his books! I am also looking into obtaining his games.
This book is a must have for anyone who wants to secure there own financial freedom so much great advice in this book that it is amazing it's not required to succeed in life!
This book talks about how one can get out of the rat race by investing constantly and prudently over a long period of time so that we can accumulate a constant stream of passive income. After achieving the level of passive income that we desired, we can 'retire' and stop working. This book also talks about how we can invest in multiple different invest instruments that will diversify our portfolio and lower the risk of making a loss.
This is a great book about the concepts of money and an insight into how the rich and the poor manages cashflow. It also explains what is the difference between active and passive income, assets and liabilities and why financial freedom is what everyone ought to be aiming for. A highly recommended entry level financial book to anyone who wants to be truly financially free by making your money work hard for you and not you working hard for money.
VERY GOOD BOOK. I HAVEN'T READ A BOOK IN YEARS BUT READ THIS ONE IN JUST FEW DAYS. IT WAS GOOD ENOUGH THAT I BOUGHT AND HAVE ALREADY READ CASH FLOW QUADRANT, WHICH IS ALSO GOOD. I NEED TO READ THE NEXT RICH DAD POOR DAD BOOK TO FURTHER MY EDUCATION IN LETTING MY MONEY WORK FOR ME INSTEAD OF WORKING FOR MONEY.