Rating:  Summary: A Letter, or at most, Legal size of paper should be enough Review: A cup of milk is nutritious. A cup of milk in 10 lb of water give you almost the same nutrition, if not more. But what do you feel? The author does have a good idea or two, but he IS a salesman. He promot them in a misleading way just like all the want-get-rich-guys you can see on TV commercials. Haven't we already see some people quickly figure out, after reading his book, that they should not go to college, but instead, getting rich quick by managing smart people. It's true that Bill Gates dropped out of Harward and becomes the richest man, but that doesn't mean every out-of-schools can become Bill Gates -- You have to be smart enough to get in there anyway. Like an old saying, learn swim in the water -- The result may vary, you are warned. Make sure you have a rich dad taking care of you. Good luck.
Rating:  Summary: A Must Have Review: This book realy open my eyes to my spending habits and how my 'investments' will actually bring me down. This is not a get rich quick book as some would say. I have also read the Millionare next door and the conclusion is the same. A must have for everyone who wants to be rich
Rating:  Summary: An awful tele-commercial for his expensive seminars Review: Don't buy this book. It says nothing, except you need the authors help. He wants you to spend money on education (that he sells). He made his money in Arizona real estate in the mid 80's (that boom is over). Now he's on to the 90's boom, of selling ideas (of prosperity). He also has a $200 board game for sale. The order form is at the back of the book. He says he's 'retired'. So, writing books and board games, having training seminars is 'retired'?. Give me a break!! He's not retired. He acts like he's doing us a favor, selling us his ideas. Be afraid, be very afraid. If you want to understand the ways of the wealthy, read 'The Millionaire Next Door'. That's a 10 year study of American businesses and workers. 'Rich Dad, Poor Dad' is the same stuff as Wade Cook.
Rating:  Summary: Cange your life. Review: Im 18 years old, my Dad gave me the book to read and with it I learnt an incredible amount. After reading the book I am confident I will be able to lead a financially rich and happy life.
Rating:  Summary: Solid Ideas, with an Occassional Extreme View Thrown In Review: Good, solid ideas, with a refreshing definition of "assets." My only caution is that Kiyosaki's recommendation to eschew traditional investments in favor of more aggressive (i.e., speculative) investments may hurt those just starting out. (Granted, Kiyosaki warns readers that they need to educate themselves first, I just wonder if readers will take it to heart, or jump into speculative waters in their exuberance.) I disagree with assessments that this is a get-rich-quick book. It took Kiyosaki to age 47 before he "retired," and he was working at it most of his life. Not exactly a get-rich-quick scheme. But that's what I like about the book--it's realistic. Just apply some common sense and follow Kiyosaki's advice to educate yourself before you risk your life's savings on a "killer deal."
Rating:  Summary: Great book for anyone aching to get out of middle-classdom! Review: Robert Kiyosaki really breaks it all down for you, the average Joe! What I use to find very intimidating and difficult to comprehend became very easy and makes me look forward to "minding my own business"! I wholehearted recommend this book to anyone seeking to be rich.
Rating:  Summary: BUY Thorstein Veblen to REALLY become wealthy! Review: Don't be fooled by get-rich-quick books like this one. Become really rich by applying the priciples espoused by Veblen in 1899. Thorstein was a genuine academic - not a capitalistic author trying to get rich selling books!
Rating:  Summary: It really is that simple Review: Having had the pleasure of hearing Robert speak on numerous occasions, I was a little disappointed that his eloquent style was not forthcoming in this book. That aside, the information contained within is first class. As one who has been applying these principles for several years now, it really works. Congratulations Robert for using the leverage of books to reach a broader audience with your excellent material. I'll have to place my order for CASHLOW asap...
Rating:  Summary: the best financial intelligence guide ever written. Review: The author successfully blends practice, theory and philosophy of financial intelligence. He does a great job of explaining the why and how of finance strategy and you come away after reading the book with an incredible confidence that you have the "instructions" and if you just concentrate on what is discussed you will undoubtedly get to wherever your dreams can take you. The book is very realistic in its focus and the author does not resort to hype at all. He utilizes plain talk, clearheaded advice and real life examples sometimes written in story form which makes his illustrations very easy to understand and remember. Robert Kiyosaki lucidly reveals what most people have not learned about financial matters and why. He covers a "normal" education in America and explains why most Americans are not really financially smart and what most of us end up doing that validates his theory. Read this book and compare it to the bland reference-type financial books on the market. There is simply no comparison - if you want to "master" finances this is a must-have. Along with his other two books, that is.
Rating:  Summary: Visible horses win races against same... Review: So much in life, and finance, for that matter, really, is, so very much like a horse race... Visibility on the track, of all other competitors, or in this case "players" is a must-know for any able and serious contender. Equally, knowing the rules as identified by the ruling committees can only make matters more tenable, and winning an actual possibility. Our arcane little philly will go the distance--in finance--personal or otherwise so long as she is educated as to what all those factors and rules are regaurding racing: the specific track, and/or its geographical/national location. This includes those less spoken, categorical "invisible underpinnings/rules." Perhaps, a better point of departure for our silly little Mr. Kiyosaki trainer would have been is to identify the "global playing field--track" first--complete with its mined surface--just ain't no way that little philly he's promoting 'gonna get you through or around that track--since you don't know what's awaiting you--go carefully--or not at all. Sorry Robert, but your book by knowing and/or more likely unknowing, commits unforgiveably bankrupt omissions missing not only the Blue-Ribbon and Trophy--but is: "Out of the Money!"
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