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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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Summary: Not as much info as I thought.
Review: I read this book a while back with high expectations. After completely reading it i just thought to myself "ok where do i start and how" The book lacked alot of info on how to make your money work for you, but gave alot more info on RK's life.
Don't get me wrong I did like his way of looking at things and his way of thinking, but he just didn't give enough info on "how to" Maybe his other books are more detailed and have much more to go off of. I'll try one more book. Can anyone recommend anything?
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Summary: Advice on what not to read.
Review: This book demonstrates to the reader clearly what not to read. This book is childish/adolescent by appealing to emotions rather than have any substance. Why has this book been on the best sellers list for so long? Because people are inclined to follow lemming style, in with the crowd. This book appeals to those who enjoy complaining about their bosses or their late retirement rather than to those who actually want to do something about their situation. Do some research. Learn that Kiyosaki's "rich dad" is a myth and he relates it to Harry Potter. Learn that the fine print of the book says that its been fictionalised (i.e. lying). Kiyosaki is a phenomenal writer. He has the ability to create illusions through repetition. Check how many times he's repeated his slogans. Look at the number of blank pages. Look at the number of pages dedicated to advertising. And all his rubbish about not learning any financial information in school? Well, why don't you try asking how many students do and enjoy commerce or accounting? In conclusion, this book is definitly not for adults who want to be rich. This book is for adolescents attempting to fulfil their fantastical dreams of a million porsches. For those of you that are SERIOUS about investing rather than entertaining your emotions with false ideals, wasted money and contribution to the degradation of society, read "the millionaire mind".
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Summary: Rich Kiyosaki, Poor Reader
Review: This book is an elegant mix of political mumbo jumbo and repeated advice. Let me assure you that any money spent buying this book will be better spent having a good day out. Why? 1) Any financial book requires exactly what it is - Financial information. This book lacks (if it contains any) serious or definite information. It informs the reader through its main slogan "don't work for money, let money work for you". Not only does this slogan appeal to the lazy, it lacks any fundamental method of completing it. Other than this useless slogan, the rest is simply words with no advice or knowledge or good English. 2) Check the number of times the book refers to its board game "Cashflow", in other words, this book is a marketing stunt to get you to buy its very expensive board game (you'd be better off buying Monopoly) 3) There are hundreds of good, sincere, but less well known books out there. If you're looking for something that will appeal to the lazy and ignorant, want to waste your money, and you despise sending your children to school and think that they should drop out of it tomorrow, buy this book. If you're looking for a MOTIVATIONAL BOOK, buy "think and grow rich". If you're looking for something that will actually teach you something, attend a seminar or be brave and buy a less well known book. 4) Robert Kiyosaki has no ethics nor morality. He proclaims "money is power", and endorses college dropouts. He resorts to name calling such as "chicken little". He says, "I have found the principles of finding value are the same regardless if it's real estate, stocks,...or a new spouse..." He says that the reason you want to have rich friends is to get inside stock information (illegal?). "That is what friends are for". NEVER JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER.
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Summary: More philosophy than manual
Review: I found this book to be a nice pep talk, but it didn't have much concrete information in it. I would recommend the book to people who are looking to convert from consumer to investor, but this book will be mundane for anyone who has taken the first step towards being an investor. Because the book is an easy read (thank God, since it is verbose), I gave it 2 stars. I would have rated it higher, but the shameless advertising for the authors' other products (and encouragement to purchase such products) was a turn off.
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Summary: Great advice for young professionals!
Review: After putting off reading this book for months, once I started, I didn't want to put the book down until I was finished. This book contains a wealth of information about the philosophy, mentality, attitude and desire associated with getting rich, and thus living the life you've dreamed of.
As a 25 year-old looking for a way to both work at a great job and be able to travel and do all of the things I want, I find myself constantly unhappy because all of the things I would like to be able to have are out of my reach financially.
This book should not be seen as a "self-help" book. Rob Kiyosaki is not preaching to you or telling you what you should or shouldn't do. He simply lists the lessons he learned from his rich dad, and tells you how and why they worked for him. The best thing he does is address all of the doubts and cynicism you have in your mind, and really helps you retrain your brain to think like a rich person.
I highly recommend this book for any young professional who grew up in a middle class family, never had parents who were big into investing, and figure they just have to work their whole life to find financial security. This book helps you realize you can be one of the people out there living the lives of their dreams, you just have to stop making excuses, educate yourself, and not be afraid to do it. Great book!
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Summary: Merry Christmas Rich Dad and Thank You!
Review: Merry Christmas Rich Dad, RTK, and Poor Dad and thank you for making 2003 my best year ever! I found your information far more beneficial than the dirt prumulgated by a certain web site (when it is up) and certain 1,000 page books written by East Coast authors and writers in certain news magazines, but are clueless about money. Thank for a great 2003 and Merry Christmas to you and yours RTK!
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Summary: Motivational Book that lacks meat and potatoes
Review: Rich Dad, Poor Dad is a wonderful book to inspire people to learn more about changing their outlook on finances. What is missing is the insights into how it can be done. Sure, this book has vivid examples of how R. Kiyosaki has gotten rich, but I venture to believe he has earned more money from his surfer wallets and sales of the richdad products. In fact, there is a quote from Robert in the book, page 129 in my edition, that he does not recommend anything mentioned in this book to anyone. Come again? You are selling us on a book that asks everyone to follow his way of managing finances, yet, he tells you not to follow anything he does. Doesn't make sense.
Don't get me wrong, I am a Kiyosaki fan because I believe his writings open the mind to chaning the way we each look at finances, but if you are going to help others, then just spill out your formula instead of dropping tidbits here and there.
Everyone told me that Cashflow Quadrent is a better book with greater detail, and that is true. So, it might be worth skipping this book, and going straight to cashflow, so you have the extra $20 to help in building your personal wealth.
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