I have always been very ambitious when it came to money. I’ve done MLM’s, direct marketing, and even tried a hand in traditional business. All these experiences have really built a foundation for my financial education. Through basically a trial and error process, I’ve lost big and earned big as well.
I feel that the key to financial success and freedom is to diversify, educate yourself, and keep up with the trends. There is so much money to be made out there, it is just a matter of finding the right outlets and strategies.
In the past years I’ve always risked spending for big rewards. Its part of the money game. No one gets rich without risk involved. After I married, my goals had changed and I lost sight of the bigger picture. Its not that I made the wrong decision (I love my wife), but I was just bumped off track with a different set of priorities.
This book, Rich Dad Poor Dad really helped me get back on track with my goal of attaining financial freedom. Reading this book helped rejuvenate my ambitions. I really do want to become my personal success story.
I want you to keep in mind that this book itself it not going to make you rich or provide you with comprehensive strategies to make money. It does however, provide you an oppotunity to think “Outside the Box”.
Some critics have complained that this book is too simplified and it’s more of an inspirational book than a financial book. You know what I say about that? Who makes the biggest bucks? Its those who are inspired by some outside force. Its someone who thinks outside the box. Its someone who starts with a “SIMPLE” idea and puts it into action.
This book is meant as a tool. A starting point to change your views about money and finance. If your tired of working just to survive, this book is for you. Dont listen to others who are not successful. They are always the ones telling you to think inside the box. Listen to a real millionare perspective. Read the Book. I highly recommend it.
There are an endless amount of books and kits that promise an easier way for one to achieve finanacial success that it’s almost impossible to believe. I’ve never really been a fan of any of the infomercials either. As long as I’m financially steady, have my health, family and significant other, I’m successful already.
Great minds think alike. I’m happy to know that you considered reading the book. It does make a whole lot of difference. For a second there. I always thought I was the weirdo who read stuff like that. I’ve always thought that I was also a weirdo for engaging in the stock market. BUT at least this is proof that I’m not the only one who thinks this way. Great job! I myself recommend this book to everyone. I wish you the best of luck in your successes.
It’s tough when you’re not one that has been inspired to take big risks, (I think it’s a given that everyone wants to make big money)… so I’m not quite sure what reading this book will do for me… but you sure do sell it well!
Jorgeq: There is nothing wrong with how you live. Im not tryin to sell this book or any other for that matter to anyone. Its basically personal preference. If you are happy with the way things are going for you, why change it up?
Nessa: You be suprised how many of us youngin’s are into this money game. I love it. I dont think its weird at all. Do you really think Social Security and 401K’s are gonna be enough? haha.
fragileheart: After years working for different businesses, I may sound like Im trying to sell something but Im really not. Im just very goal oriented and I focus on goals until I achieve them. I’ve been doing things like this since I was 18! Im 28 now! Thats 10 years in the game. I have learned a bit over the years. Sorry if it sounds like Im tryin to sell you something.
I am surprised. Now knowing, I will continue to be myself again without thinking that I may be weird for doing it. Success matters, and I’d look up to you as my coach because I think you are very educated. Game on.
Awh haha, no I didn’t mean it that way at all. I just mean that you “sell it well” in the sense that you make the part of me that is ambitious enough want to read it ;) Daz all!
all love reggie! hehe
Could you elaborate more about what you mentioned in “thinking outside of the box”?
April: Most people live in what Robert Kiyosaki calls the “Rat Race”. They focus on working hard and then harder to pay loans, mortgages, and aquire other “wants”. Kiyosaki’s book focuses on making money work for you, instead of working for money. Something 95% of people dont do.
I read this book in 2004.
It’s a good self-help book.
To get out of the rat race, gotta be business minded.. got to think about retirement. Got to be smart handling your finances, and got to know about houses.
I don’t really like it that much, because, I don’t know, maybe I did not really get the whole deal of the book, but I know it showed me two things on how be/get rich..
-BUY and SELL HOUSES.
-RENT OUT HOUSES/APARTMENTS (This is one way on how you get money to work for you)
ow–kay.
I seen a lot of infomercials saying the same thing.
WE KNOW. REAL ESTATE is the way to go. OK OK OK.
DAMN. I DONT even have my own house. or a job to get me one. PFF. SOunds easy.. BUT hard to do!
A good book nevertheless.
Change is the constant, the signal for rebirth, the egg of the phoenix.