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Summary: Too much repetition
Review: I think some of the points he made are quite interesting. However, it could have been said in less than 50 pages. If you are looking for an easy read and some general knowledge of how SOME rich people leave, than you should buy this book. Remember that the author doesn't go into details. He wants you to buy his other books as well as tapes. What a salesman, indeed - as he claims to be.
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Summary: Mine Your Own Business
Review: Rich Dad, Poor Dad is the first financial advice book that didn't put me to sleep. The rich dad's advice to "mine your own business" really hit home with both my husband and me. How many years we have spent minding other peoples businesses and making them rich and keeping ourselves on the rat race track (just like we were so carefully taught.) I bought this book for both my sons and have at least 6 friends who have purchased this book. Too bad we didn't have this basic eye opening information many years ago. Even though some of this information we "kind of knew or suspected" it had a mind changing, impact to see it actually admitted in print.
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Summary: money
Review: Some of you critics might say that money is not that important or money is not the most important thing in the world. The why do you work so hard for it? It's definitely not wrong to be wealthy.
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Summary: Don't just buy the book, invest in it.
Review: My advice to you who are reading this is to listen to everyone who reviewed this book, but think for yourself. Zig Ziglar says that this book is "common sense and market savvy for your financial future." I am hoping that this book will open up your mind and help you in the future. I reccomend that you read his other two books entitled,"The Cashflow Quadrant" and "Rich Dad's Guide to Investing" for further increase in your financial intelligence. As for me, I loved this book and give it 5 big stars!
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Summary: Unbelievable
Review: After reading many of the less than glowing reviews I see that some people still don't "get it". I have read many self-improvement books, this one really is one of the finest. I will read it over and over, and I will send copies to all my children. I only wish I had read it 20 years ago.
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Summary: Poor dad must be spinning in his grave.
Review: This book has some valuable and interesting tips for the financially savvy. Unfortunately, the book presents itself as a guidebook for beginners, and in inexperienced hands, this advice may spell financial disaster for those who need the most help. Example: Kiyosaki encourages risky investments over more stable but less profitable investments. This might be good advice for those with an already diverse portfolio, but considering that the vast majority of people are not adequately preparing for their retirement years, this advice might be the worst possible. The rich dad/poor dad story that everyone else seems to find so charming repelled me--Kiyosaki seems in need of therapy to resolve his childhood issues. He encourages the reader to not let money have too much power, but then he has clearly made it the governing influence of his entire life. Sadly, the biggest weakness of this book is that Kiyosaki never conveys WHY the acquisition of money is so important to him, or should be to us. He doesn't know what it means to feel pride in one's work, or to love one's job. He also doesn't seem to know what it means to enjoy life as opposed to enjoying money.
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Summary: Don't waste your time--break away from the flock.
Review: On the surface, this book seems to present valuable information. However, once you are entrenched in the story, you find that #1) the rich dad/poor dad framework must be highly exaggerated, #2) this is a very poorly written book, and #3) the author is so entrenched in his own wealth that his tips are not practical for those just starting out. Do you have friends who can cough up $52,000 at your request? The author's advice is to find friends who can. You figure out how to do that. You'll also need to figure out on your own how to find opportunities that everyone else misses, the benefits of incorporation, and how to "invent your own money." The rich know how. You figure it out. Because this is a best-selling book, we should be reading soon about all the newly-made millionaires. Don't hold your breath.
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Summary: GREAT Information!
Review: I bought the tape series, and I am so glad that I did. I wish I could have been raised with this insight. I am applying the principals NOW to my finances. Worth the listen many times over!
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Summary: It Opened My Mind
Review: The part that stick with me out of this book is the point about how middle class and poor people try to look rich. At first it offended me, but the longer I read on the more I understand. Damn! Can it be that simple and my conclusion is yes it is. My whole mindset has changed to the point where I cringe when I talk to a person who lives above their means and I listen as they complain. I just changed my mindset everything I buy do or say relates to money and I throughly enjoyed the part about investing and I can especially see where we send our children to school to learn how to be employees. Yikes!
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Summary: Let's Leave the Rat Race!
Review: I was standing in a bookstore in Minn/St. Paul airport when I skimmed a few pages during my layover. I was mesmerized. I rarely buy anything on impulse, but this time I did. The newsflash that the 90% of the population is financially illiterate hit me like a ton of bricks! It is exactly how I've been feeling even though my husband and I both have Master's degrees from some of the finest schools in the country. WHAT HAPPENED TO US? Although we have little debt, we're still part of the RAT RACE! UGH! I particularly love that he doesn't "hype" his ideas, so I don't feel like I'm getting a schmooze job which I believe initially attracts listeners, but later sends them running to hide. I also love that he focuses on success stories. Everyone knows how to recognize failure, but so few recognize success. He gently shows how. This book is the answer my husband and I have been looking for. Now we've just got to read his other books to figure out more details on what to do. We feel like our life has just changed in the new exciting direction we've been looking for. THANKS!
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