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Summary: Give it a B minus
Review: The short and to the point review of this book is it is basically a financial philosophy outline. I found no specific formulas, but I found an impressive attitude and mind frame for success.I highlighted 14 specific ideas. Heres the top 3. 1.Investment risk is always reduced if you love what u r investing in, understand it and know the game. 2.Wize business is working with and hiring individuals who are more intelligent than yourself. 3.Corporations are one of the biggest secrets of the rich. I think if the book had more specific guidlines for accumilating wealth I would have rated it higher.
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Summary: What is your philosophy on money?
Review: I purchased this book with no real expctations of what I wanted to get out of it. While I did not find any recommendations for "get rich quick" schemes, this book did help me develop a better philosophy about money, investing, and life in general. After reading this book, I now have a better appreciation for life-time learning, what the pros/cons are of considering more "risky" investments, and what the benefits are of building your assets so you can get out of the "rat race" and into the "fast track."
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Summary: This will get you energized
Review: I tore through this book in a few hours. It's well written, yet not rich in content. I thank Mr. Kiyosaki for sharing and Ms. Lechter for her editorial/writing skills. I found many of the concepts that Mr. Kiyosaki delivers in the book brought back old thoughts that I had when I first enetered the work force almost 20 years ago. After years of success and set backs I wish I had kept my focus on the thoughts that I had then and Mr. Kiyosaki reinforces in this book. If you are looking for a reson to kick start yourself towards independence from the rat race this is a very good reminder of why you need to do it and may give you the push you need to go for it.
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Summary: A crash course on wealth
Review: This book is a must read for the average middle class american who has a interest in improving their finacial future. The author is an educator and it shows through in his effective presentation of the not so obvious way wealth is obtained. The principals in the book are simple and sound, and the average person stuck in the rat race needs to read this effective explanation about wealth building.
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Summary: An Inspiring Book with Outstanding Ideas
Review: I feel extremely fortunate to have read this splendid book, Rich Dad, Poor Dad, during my first year in College. It will definitely help me throughout my financial responsibility and future. Rich Dad, Poor Dad is richly educational that explicitly displays strategies to "financial freedom." It defines the difference between class, "rich" and "wealthy." It introduces the vitality of having money work for you and not vise-versa. Most importantly, it highlights what not only middle and poor class does not teach their children but educational systems as well. Rich Dad, Poor Dad has a motivating touch to "common sense" in mastering and how to subdue money.
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Summary: Good Book to Get Started
Review: Very good book. It gives a broad view of how to manage your money. There are many books out there that are either too broad and don't provide any info, or are too specific and don't take into account that people are in all different types of financial situations. This book, although it is broad, gives reference to many other books that are more "topic-specific" (real estate, personal finance, etc.). It allows the readers to look at different types of investment opportunities, find out which one is most feasible to them, and where to gain more specific information regarding the subject. Basically, the author says "There are many different investment opportunities. They are _____. If you want to know more specific information about _____, the book _____ is worth reading." Since reading his book a few weeks ago, I have finished one of the books he has recommended, and I am now on my second one.
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Summary: your words create your world
Review: While I may not agree with everything Kiyosaki presents, there are some very sound principles to be found; for example Getting rid of negativity & You attract what you think & speak. While it may be easier to read Dale Carnegie, Zig Ziglar and others, this book and the others in the series are very good tools to help even teach your kids to speak positive and think positive. The radio and tv are full of NEGATIVITY limit their impact on you and your family. That seems like common sense but instead how many hours are wasted by their influence ... too many!! If you stop and think about, when was the last time you sabotaged your own success by negative thinking ? How many people do you know that always drain you with their negative stories ? How many people do you know that just tolerate their existence and don't do anything to improve their lifestyle ? Again, I'll agree there are many better writers than Kiyosaki, but this is really good stuff if you'll force yourself to concentrate and stay teachable
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Summary: Great points without the hype of a "secret strategy"
Review: Most books written about building wealth are generally infomercials in print. This book, however, makes very good points without a lot of hype. Rich Dad Poor Dad shows a unique contrast between two key figures in the author's life. The book isn't just a motivational book, like an infomercial, and also doesn't just have some fail-safe plan to follow to riches. The author made the book concise, had excellent points that really made me think about my view on wealth-building, and still inspired me enough to try to change my financial course. I highly recommend this book to anyone sincerely seeking financial security and freedom.
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Summary: Good book on a sensitive issue
Review: Discussing money and wealth can be as sensitive an issue for some people as discussing their sex life. The author of Rich Dad, Poor Dad can appeal to many people for whom the subject of investing and earning is very hard to think about. The author describes the difference in attitude and outcome for his "poor" real dad, a professor, and his rich dad, a neighbor who had a gift for investing in real estate and making good business decisions. Many people feel nervous about investing, if not downright scared. Kiyosaki contrasts the two dads in a way that can make even the investing-shy take notice. Also, not everyone grows up in a family where investing is a skill that is talked about or practiced. But now, since 401K's, IRA's and self-directed pensions are the norm, everyone has to become self-reliant to some degree to plan for their future. The days of company pensions and living on social security checks is long gone. I had a friend who was very uneasy about any investing. He read this book and it was a complete eye-opener for him. He felt a real kinship with the author and was able to understand the principles being discussed. This is a "people" oriented investment book. If you know someone who is shy about money issues, I recommend it as a good way to discuss how to plan for the future. It's especially good in times of downturns in economy when a good attitude ad knowledge of fundamentals can help you through uncertain times.
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Summary: Excellent Read
Review: A excellent book with some eye opening teachings about money and the way he defines what an asset and liability really are is superb. Great book!
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