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Rich Dad Poor Dad

Rich Dad Poor Dad

What the Rich Teach Their Kids about Money? that the Poor and the Middle Class Do Not!
BusinessEconomics
Pages
224
Published
2002
Language
English

Synopsis

Discover the timeless financial lessons that have made Rich Dad Poor Dad a global phenomenon for over 25 years. This enduring guide challenges conventional wisdom about money, emphasizing financial education and the importance of assets over income. It's a must-read for anyone seeking to build wealth and take control of their financial future.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

InspiringInformativeThought-ProvokingReflective
Mentor Figure
Writing5.0Impact5.0Ideas5.0Logic2.0Clarity0.0

Genres

Business Economics Finance Self-Help Business & Economics Self-Help & Psychology

Authors

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Robert T. Kiyosaki

Robert Toru Kiyosaki (born April 8, 1947, in Hilo, Hawaii) is an American businessman, entrepreneur and author. He is best known for Rich Dad Poor Dad (1997), the first of a series of personal-finance books — many co-written with Sharon L. Lechter — that argue for financial education and building income-generating assets. He founded the Rich Dad Company, which produces personal-finance books, games and seminars.

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Sharon L. Lechter

Sharon L. Lechter (born January 12, 1954) is an American certified public accountant, author and businesswoman. She co-authored Rich Dad Poor Dad (1997) with Robert T. Kiyosaki and went on to co-write more than a dozen further titles in the Rich Dad series, including Rich Dad's CASHFLOW Quadrant and Rich Kid Smart Kid. She co-founded and served as CEO of the Rich Dad Company, and in 2008 was appointed to the President's Advisory Council on Financial Literacy.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Rich Dad Poor Dad based on a true story?

    The book is presented as a semi-autobiographical account, drawing on Robert Kiyosaki's experiences with two influential father figures: his biological father (the 'poor dad') and the father of his best friend (the 'rich dad'). While the core lessons are derived from real-life observations, some specific events and characters are composites or dramatized for narrative effect.

  • What makes Rich Dad Poor Dad different from other personal finance books?

    This book distinguishes itself by focusing on mindset shifts and financial education often overlooked in traditional schooling, rather than offering specific investment advice or budgeting techniques. It emphasizes acquiring assets that generate income and understanding the difference between assets and liabilities, challenging conventional wisdom about employment and savings.

  • Are there follow-up books to Rich Dad Poor Dad?

    Robert Kiyosaki has written several books that expand on the concepts introduced in Rich Dad Poor Dad, forming a larger series that delves deeper into financial education, investing, and entrepreneurship. These subsequent works often build upon the foundational principles established in this initial book.

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