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Summary: An excellent Book
Review: This book has changed the way I think about my future. I recommend this book to all kids. Parents should get this book for all kids that are Juniors in High School. I wish someone bought me this book when I was in High school.
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Summary: Great Advice for the youth
Review: This is a great book which shows you to take risks with your money. Makes you think about the way your parents use their money and if they are really doing the right thing. These kind of books always help you out in the future.
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Summary: Yes, I read this book for my economics class
Review: Although the book, in theory, is practical, it's not actually very useful because it only gives you the theory not the how-to, and many people, including myself don't know how to put their knowledge from the book to use. The whole thing is inarticulate and it seemed like a bunch of ideas were randomly jumbled together, but don't get me wrong, I didn't actually dislike it, I'm just a little frustrated because I know that the sooner you start the better and I don't know how to and am to lazy to figure it out. And, I also liked how it suggested that school and a "good education" is overrated because that's what I've been saying all along.
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Summary: Happy New Year Mr. Kiyosaki!
Review: Rich Dad Poor Dad was the book that started it all for me. Now I realize that a house is not the asset I thought it was. I realize that my [former] boss was not the great guy I thought he was nor was the company that I worked for doing me any special favors either.I always had a dream to be my own boss and when I read Rich Dad Poor Dad, I felt that Rich Dad was talking directly to me. I had been brainwashed by the educational system and then corporate America. It is a rat race out there and I felt like a rat. What a pleasure it is now to own my life. To own my own business. To be in control. And to be able to share what I know with friends via the Rich Dad series of books. Over the holidays, our family enjoyed a educational experience with the Rich Dad Board Game's. We also bought the childrens version for our three daughters. What a way to start them on the road to financial freedom! Thank you Mr. Kiyosaki for sharing the knowledge that your Rich Dad shared with you. We are looking forward to a great 2004 and a great rest of our lives. Before being Kiyosaki-ized we had a lot of doubts. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
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Summary: YES---Happy New Year Rich Dad--our family thanks you!
Review: Without a doubt, Rich Dad Poor Dad is the best financial book ever and that is why it has stayed a best seller this long. To fully appreciate the results produced from the people who actually followed The Rich Dad Philosophy, pick up a copy of Ric Dad's Success Stories. Plenty of people from a 12 year old who bought a rental property to a 60 year old who had no retirement funds, took over a business and now is doing incredibly well. Our whole family is now using The Rich Dad Philosophy. We own rental properties, businesses, invest ala Rich Dad instead of listening to self serving brokers who only make you broker. I also recommend CASH FLOW QUADRANT, RICH DAD'S GUIDE TO INVESTING AND RICH DAD'S PROPHECY. Also Real Estate Riches and Real Estate Loopholes. Mr. Kiyosaki, you helped make 2003 oour best year ever. Thank you very much.
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Summary: Caveat emptor
Review: Let me begin by saying the positive aspects of the book. If you are completely and thoroughly financially illiterate, then this book should at least get you thinking and going in the right direction. Sadly, that's the limit of my positive aspects. There are two huge problems with this book - first, the author suggests you do illegal things, and two, the author's past is incredibly dubious. I don't know much about real-estate (I've read that there are legality issues, as well as poor recommendations in general, about some of his real-estate investments and his corporation), but I know my share about stocks. Why is Martha Stewart in hot-water? Insider trading. Kiyosaki suggests that you get tips from your broker and friends (he asks, why have rich friends? Well, according to him, it's so that one can get inside information - "the sooner you know, the better are your chances for... minimal risk"). Even if it wasn't illegal, it's a very low reason for having friends. Also, who is this rich dad of his? Critics have been asking for years who he is, and Smart Money magazine asked the same thing. His frustrated response was that rich dad was a conglomerate of a few different personalities. To quote Kiyosaki, "Is Harry Potter real? Why don't you let Rich Dad be a myth, like Harry Potter?" Yet, he also claims to have taken companies public. According to SEC law, owners of a company with more than 5% of outstanding shares are recorded on various financial statements and documents, yet Kiyosaki is not listed on any of these. Also, his net worth is a big secret, yet he once said that it is "between $50,000,000 and $100,000,000, depending on the day." I feel very bad for a person whose net worth gets slashed that much on a day-to-day basis. Infer what you want. Nearly all of this is referencing to John T. Reed's excellent and thorough write-up about Kisoyaki: http://www.johntreed.com/Kiyosaki.html. It's through his and his readers' research that I have come across this material. I've wasted money on these books. I suggest you don't do the same. A very, very big disappointment.
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Summary: Happy New Year Rich Dad and thank you
Review: Following your advice in Rich Dad Poor Dad has helped me to make 2003 the best year of my life. However, as I continue to follow your advice, 2004 will easily top 2003. Thank you sharing the wisdom of your Rich Dad RTK. Have a Happy & Health 2004 everyone!
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Summary: Powerful for those perceptive enough to understand.
Review: Despite the fact that thanks to Pres. Bush, the unemployment rate is now the lowest it has been in over 3 years, how many people have lost jobs and are still struggling financially? Clintonomics put this country into a tailspin in late 1999/2000.
We have had one of the biggest stock market crashes in history and one of the worst recessions in history. Interesting though is that RTK warned us about some of these things in this and other books. Some of us went about creating our own opportunities via business, stocks and real estate. Some people don't realize or know how to make money in the stock market in a down market (HINT: Read Retire Young Retire Rich) or how to make money in Real Estate or the value of starting your own business. Some people attack network marketing. Funny thing though; the people I know in network marketing are enjoying life, never complain about the economy, living really well and don't have to worry about being downsized. I am not currently involved in network marketing but have a breakfast appointment after a golf game next week with a very successful network marketing friend of mine. I highly recommend Rich Dad Poor Dad for those who want something more out of life than just a J-O-B which stands for just over broke (untill you get downsized), who wants to invest profitably (Kiyosaki also warned us about mutual funds too and listening to certain financial people. Read Rich Dad's Prophecy) As we start a new year, I cannot honestly recommend a better book or series of books that Rich Dad Poor Dad, Cash Flow Quadrant, Rich Dad's Guide to Investing, Retire Young Retire Rich and Rich Dad's Prophecy. Best wishes for a Happy and Successful 2004!
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Summary: Mistaken Indentity of Lower Intelligence.
Review: This book is one of the greatest books I have had the honor of reading, it is not a "financial" book. It is a story of how one man who had nothing becamse a success in the business world. If you think for one second its about "Do this to make money" book you are quite foolish. Its a wonder read with delightful humor and insightful pointers. Before starting and/or getting into business I recommend this book to anyone.
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Summary: Financial lesson 1 - don't waste your money on this book!
Review: It's bad enough that this book is a waste of time, don't let it be a waste of money. If you must read it, borrow it from your local library. Kiyosaki doesn't have much to say, contrary to what his proponents write. His main message, be financially smart and pay attention to how you spend your money, is simply common sense and not a great revelation. Beyond that, the book is vague and somewhat suspicious. His tale of the rich dad makes one think that it is a fabrication. Kiyosaki writes about the rich dad in such a formless manner that it seems plausible that the rich dad is purely imaginary. The book just isn't worth the time it takes to read it, definitely not worth the praise some people have heaped upon it.
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