Rich Dad, Poor Dad - Inspiring?

TeddyP · 06-04-2009, 08:55 AM

I read this and wasn't blown away to be honest.

I did take a couple ideas from it - but I didn't really like the tone of the book - there was something that was too "fictional" about it. Like a lot of his anecdotes didn't seem genuine to me.

i did like the message in it though and think it is worth reading - I just wasn't as blown away as other people I have talked to about it.

chrisoldcorn · 06-04-2009, 09:47 AM

It is a great book. I had my eyes opened about the difference between working for someone else and working for myself. I chose myself.

workingmamma · 06-04-2009, 10:36 AM

I have never read his books but now you all have me intrigued so I am going to the library to see if I can find the book and read it!

jgand · 06-04-2009, 05:04 PM

It's a good read with some good advice, but almost all books provide the same sort of advice. You know, inspirational.

rawservices · 06-04-2009, 11:46 PM

It's funny I looked at this thread earlier today and my mom comes over and gives me this book!

Going to read as much as I can in the next few weeks, I know its an awesome book and has changed many people's lives.

Steve888 · 06-04-2009, 11:54 PM

Robert Kiyosaki (I think that's how you speel his last name - and no I'm not going to double check...) has always been an inspiration to me and his books are extremely helpful and easy to read for everyone and anyone looking ot give a boost to their finalcial education and vocabulary. I like to go back and review all of his books every now and then that I've made a part of my personal library,,,

landing-page-dude · 06-05-2009, 06:17 PM

Yea, Robert even says he made his millions from the book sales, not real estate lol.

It's good stuff though, he's one smart dude.

Buhry · 06-05-2009, 06:36 PM

I liked this book, and found it inspiring. Definately motivated me to try to get out of the rat race, not that I wasn't motivated before.

morry · 06-07-2009, 07:52 AM

I read this book when I was around 15 and got really pumped about being rich. It might be the thing that planted a seed in my mind that caused me to drop out of uni several years later, who knows.

His stuff is pretty basic and you'll be left wanting to know more specifics, but if you're new, the stuff he teaches is great. Open your eyes first then go about learning about the specifics later.

A lot of people have a go at Kiyosaki, mostly about his credibility as a businessman/investor (that may or may not be founded in truth), but you can't really knock the concepts he goes on about in his books.

I've got all his books on my bookshelf behind me now

Sean Morrissy

mixelplik · 06-08-2009, 02:28 AM

He's a great speaker and I agree that his methods are effective, but I'm wondering if Wayne Dyer is much better. I think that you have to fix your thinking before you can achieve anything if you are interested in retaining your wealth. Look how many successful empires have crumbled to dust over the years. You have to be happy now, then through your actions success is assured.

patricialin · 06-09-2009, 03:20 AM

rich dad poor dad changed my perspective towards a job, increased my awareness of liabilities and assets etc. I read it just before I graduated from University and I'm thankful that I did so! Else, I'd have become like my other peers and would have entered the rat race.

AnneE · 06-09-2009, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by freefor15.com

I read this book about 6 years ago and it completely changed my out look on life. before I read the book I was a brainwashed moron thinking about going to school getting good grades and then getting a job.

well after I realized that I hated school and got very poor grades and reading the book I realized I was going to make money by starting my own businesses so it has taken my life in a completely different direction

My experience was similar, yet different. I was also brainwashed into thinking, go to school, get a good job, work hard at 9 to 5, get promotions, save, etc.... And I did get good grades and loved school, though not the 9 to 5 afterwards.

I listened to Rich Dad, Poor Dad originally because he was profiled in a self-publishing magazine, when I was just getting into self-publishing. He was really the first success-oriented and make money through creating a business author that I read. Wow! That completely changed my mindset and started me looking for more authors in this area and my life is so different than it might have been if I hadn't ever read that book.

I can understand though, for some folks who already had heard some of the other classics, like Think and Grow Rich or Tony Robbins or.... there are tons... that if you read Rich Dad, Poor Dad later.... it probably would not be life changing.

igorhelpsyousucceed · 06-09-2009, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Imran Naseem

How many of you have read this and after reading this, think differently?

I read this a few months ago and I think its the best thing that has happened to my businesses online.

hey Imran,

it actually was the reason I quit school and
started a business online. This book saved my life!

Igor

chrisoldcorn · 06-09-2009, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by mixelplik

He's a great speaker and I agree that his methods are effective, but I'm wondering if Wayne Dyer is much better. I think that you have to fix your thinking before you can achieve anything if you are interested in retaining your wealth. Look how many successful empires have crumbled to dust over the years. You have to be happy now, then through your actions success is assured.

I absolutely agree. If you have a negative attitude it will be very hard to be successful.

Clint · 06-09-2009, 07:44 AM

While growing up, my parents sent me to business camp. I do not know for was the book are the camp that changed my life. But this was one of the mandatory books to read. It definitely made an impression. The camp and the book

howdoyou · 06-09-2009, 11:39 AM

Inspiring? no.. if you want Inspiring check out the book by the guy who invented the subway chain! Now THAT is a good read..

MaxG · 06-09-2009, 03:22 PM

A great read, it changed my view on the way that everyone other people live their life.
I started a company, got multiple income streams and live the life that I want, testing idea's and outsource them so that I can focuss on new projects

As for education I still learn a lot by reading books etc. Just learn what you need, not all the things that you learn at school, it's better to know people that are experts in the field and hire them (lawyers for example) nowdays I focuss on a project, learn what is required and then move on to the next project, no 9 till 5 but 6 am till 11 pm, Love what I'm doing

lifeofyourdreams · 06-10-2009, 12:56 AM

Rich Dad Poor Dad was definitely a great starting point and catalyst into personal development for me. As previously stated by other people here, I was always taught to go to school, get good grades, and try to work for a big corporation who will take care of you.

RDPD taught me that mindset was not the best way to achieve Financial Freedom, and the real differences between how the Rich, Middle Class, and Poor think.

queenbuzzy · 06-10-2009, 10:17 AM

I think I was a bit backwards because "Cashflow Quadrant" was more influential than "Rich Dad."

I read CF because it was recommended, (where else) through an MLM that I was involved in. EXTREMELY powerful...changed my mindset on business forever!

Rich Dad was ok, but I read it about a year after Cash-Flow, so it wasn't nearly as impacting. (impactful? sure...)

Anjanette Fountain · 06-23-2009, 03:03 PM

Very inspiring. I attended a 3 day seminar. I learned more reading his book and currently applying to my daily life.

That sad part is I used it as a table center piece (it has a beautiful cover) for too many years. Just actually read the book a year ago! I like to call it Divine timing.

I do thank him for sharing what he knows and taking a year off to leave a path/trail for all of us. His actions and life brought him 18 years of life.

clubvikram · 06-25-2009, 05:29 AM

Yes more than inspiring it was eye opening on how to be smart money wise.how wrong we were with our money ,out of ignorance we were building our liabilities and weakening our assets.This book educated us about key accounting principles in the laymen's language through various illustrations.
And whatever that book said it never wavered from its key principles that assets should always be more than liabilities.

NikNikAndCauliflower · 06-26-2009, 04:13 AM

Somewhat unrelated, but it took me ages to get around reading 4 Hour Work Week, because I couldn't get past Tim Ferriss' lie about being a cage fighter.

I'm glad I read it in the end though

itsurfers · 06-26-2009, 05:35 AM

I have got all his videos of many years including others as T H A, Tony Robbins etc in my online video portal

santhoshg · 06-28-2009, 05:06 AM

Its very cool guide for me. I think it very good thing for all...

ScottFox · 06-29-2009, 05:26 PM

I'm a big fan of the Rich Dad, Poor Dad series.

Robert Kiyosaki's practical approach helped me get started as an author myself and I credit him heavily in my first book, Internet Riches.

(You can even see a photo of Robert and I together on the About Us page at my web site!)

You don't hear as much about it, but his "Cashflow Quadrant" book is great, too. It really encouraged me to work toward the building of a "system" instead of just a higher level version of trading dollars for hours. Highly recommended.

ASM Marketing · 06-30-2009, 07:26 AM

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EmmaJames · 06-30-2009, 10:04 AM

I finished it a couple of week ago, and
not only was I inspired, but it made me
take a long hard look at what I'm teaching
my children.

And truthfully, I had never even thought
about investing. It seemed like only the
rich can invest and that I would never
get to that point.

It completely changed my way of thinking
about building assets. It took away my
fear and gave me some confidence.

Now I'm in research mode, learning all
I can so that I can make some smart
moves with the money I have.

Extremely inspiring!

homeloans · 07-04-2009, 12:16 AM

i started to use internet just because of Rich Dad, Poor Dad- inspiring, its really a good book and i have learned a lot from this book,it really improve my life style my business and each and every thing, i want to suggest my other internet fellows to use this book.

Ojami · 07-04-2009, 04:25 AM

Rich Dad, Poor Dad was one of the most inspiring books on wealth creation and management I've ever read. It created a whole new paradigm for me to look at jobs, money and life.

I agree with many of the criticisms about it being impractical, not entire truthful etc, but the book was hugely impactful (in a positive way) nonetheless.

Anderson Goncalves · 07-04-2009, 06:05 PM

Definitely one of the best books I've ever read! I really stopped to think about me and my attitudes for a while after I read it and I've got to the conclusion that many answers to what I'd been looking for lied simply on changing my mindset and starting to see the world with different eyes.

I highly recommend this!

eienblue · 07-30-2009, 09:41 AM

Yes, it is really inspiring. I never read that book but all of my friend said so

big steve · 08-12-2009, 02:52 AM

This book was what got me started in finding other ways of making money instead of a normal job.

Ehanson · 08-12-2009, 07:39 PM

I have mixed feeling about RDPD.

It was a good book when I originally read it a few years back and I saw his seminar on TV after that. He got me motivated to not go the 9-5 route for my entire life but as I began to read more books about business and leanr more about the specifics of starting your own business I realized RDPD was a bit generalized. I haven't read any of his work since I finished it years ago but I still have it somewhere in the house.

It's good as a primer and for motivation though.

icefan · 08-12-2009, 07:51 PM

This is a great book I did read it for two years ago.

Mike Linley · 08-13-2009, 03:11 PM

Its a great book and a great writer but its only inspirational and maybe a little bit motivating but doesnt teach you a whole lot of things you need to succeed with your business..just my personal opinion.. I would rather spend my time reading and learning things that help my business not just inspire me.

infoworld1980 · 08-13-2009, 06:05 PM

I bought this book about a month ago. It took me a week to read it. This book really opened my eyes. I learned that it is not about complaining about what you dont have, but by doing something to get what you want. There were things I didnt know about him as well, such as him being a Marine pilot. He used every job he had in his life to learn skills that would help him be successful.

dking88 · 08-14-2009, 06:25 PM

Rich Dad poor dad was the first book i read in the "business/entrepreneurial" department and it literally convinced me to be an entrepreneur and business owner.

That book definitely changed my mindset and life! I am so glad i read it and thankful for Robert Kiyosaki!

Paul Ho · 08-16-2009, 11:33 PM

Yes I was pretty inspired by the book.. but I think it's more of a motivational tool than anything.. A pretty good read though..

SelenaB · 08-16-2009, 11:50 PM

I believe its a great resource for any business professional. He does a great job of putting it straight and its easy to follow. You are left by the end, re-evaluating how you were personally raised to think.

I also recommend 'The Science of Getting Rich' by Wallace D. Wattles. Now, this book is an instant life-changer.

Enjoy!

WinsonYeung · 08-17-2009, 05:03 AM

I read this book when I was in primary school and has change my mindset till now. I own lots of my success to this book because it actually change the way my mind is thinking about the rich. And how to think like the riches as well.

Steven Downward · 08-17-2009, 06:46 AM

For me, this book was a book that changed my life. It was the first book on business and success that I had ever read. It was right after high school and I was thinking that the only way I could make money was from a job. After RDPD I saw that there was another way to make money.

So it changed my life around and pointed me in the direction of being an entrepreneur, not an employee. If I had not read his book I would be getting ready to go to some job right now, not sitting where I am.

I do find that his books are not about business tools, more mind tools. I find reading one does not give me an action to do but more of a direction to move in. That's what I like about his books. Helps me to see my path and how to think, not what to do.

Steve

EfitnessNYC · 08-17-2009, 06:52 AM

That's a great book. It opens your eyes up to ideas and views you may have never thought of or knew about.

Preben Frenning · 08-17-2009, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by chrisoldcorn

It is a great book. I had my eyes opened about the difference between working for someone else and working for myself. I chose myself.

If you read Tim Ferriss' 4 Hour Workweek (I've just started), there is one think better than working for yourself. I found it quite funny, but it's true.

He talks about the "New Rich", and they are different than others, as opposed to "Work for yourself", the New Rich focuses on "Having others working for you".

So old: "Work for yourself"
New: "Have others work for you"

Looking forward to reading more, as it's quite an impressive book about self-realization and enjoying life to it's fullest.

Mukul Verma · 08-17-2009, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Preben Frenning

If you read Tim Ferriss' 4 Hour Workweek (I've just started), there is one think better than working for yourself. I found it quite funny, but it's true.

He talks about the "New Rich", and they are different than others, as opposed to "Work for yourself", the New Rich focuses on "Having others working for you".

So old: "Work for yourself"
New: "Have others work for you"

Looking forward to reading more, as it's quite an impressive book about self-realization and enjoying life to it's fullest.

This is VERY TRUE and Very possible.

I read Tim book at the start of 2008 and spend a month in Feb of 2009 in Argentina working the 2 hour work week.

The NEW RICH is a term he refers to and is people who are using resources and talents of technology and outsource to run there business.

Mukul Verma · 08-17-2009, 10:18 AM

One more point. I do not suggest 4 hour work week if its your first personal development book, read Rich Dad, Poor Dad. Because most people will share there head at 4 hour work week (I listen to the audio 3 times in a week at 8 hours each time personally).

Rich Dad Poor Dad will open your eye
4 Hour Work Week will take you from working in your business to on controlling your life.

daveanderson · 08-17-2009, 10:18 AM

I thought this was a great book and I really enjoyed the one with Donald Trump. It really gives you a different perception on attitude.

Darth Executor · 08-17-2009, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by healymedia

John T. Reed's analysis of Robert T. Kiyosaki's book Rich Dad, Poor Dad

If you want to read books to get inspired or motivated, fine, rad RDPD. If you want to learn about business, don't.

It's an interesting read but its riddled with bad advice, fiction and factual errors.

The fact of the matter is, as his been mentioned, Kiyosaki made his money by teaching people about how he made his money. The guys credibility is thin.

Those books are nice if you're looking for motivational stories. If you want more than motivation though, you'd be far better reading this board and learning from people with real experience in building wealth for themselves, rather than reading the fiction and b.s. in RDPD.

I for one am very thankful for this post and it's pretty sad to see so many people coast past it to give praise to a liar who gives fraudulent advice.

Maryleena · 08-18-2009, 07:45 AM

I have been meaning to read this for a long time, but don't know anybody who has it. My library don't have it!
Anybody knows where i could download it maybe?

Equinoxx · 08-18-2009, 08:21 AM

I've had this in e-book format for a year or so but haven't bothered to read it.

John_Paduchak · 08-18-2009, 10:30 AM

I enjoyed Rich Dad, Poor dad and it teaches some terrific principles and is almost a business finance and accounting 101. It went a long way to changing my thinking. Then when I read Four Hour Work Week that took my thought process about life and business to an entirely new level. How to set up your business so you can enjoy life and experience more.

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TeddyP HyperActive Warrior Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 129 Thanks: 22 Thanked 21 Times in 17 Posts	Re: Rich Dad, Poor Dad - Inspiring? I read this and wasn't blown away to be honest. I did take a couple ideas from it - but I didn't really like the tone of the book - there was something that was too "fictional" about it. Like a lot of his anecdotes didn't seem genuine to me. i did like the message in it though and think it is worth reading - I just wasn't as blown away as other people I have talked to about it.
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06-04-2009, 09:47 AM	#102
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06-04-2009, 10:36 AM	#103
workingmamma Warrior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Rich Dad, Poor Dad - Inspiring? I have never read his books but now you all have me intrigued so I am going to the library to see if I can find the book and read it!

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Steve888 Warrior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: , , . Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Rich Dad, Poor Dad - Inspiring? Robert Kiyosaki (I think that's how you speel his last name - and no I'm not going to double check...) has always been an inspiration to me and his books are extremely helpful and easy to read for everyone and anyone looking ot give a boost to their finalcial education and vocabulary. I like to go back and review all of his books every now and then that I've made a part of my personal library,,,

06-05-2009, 06:17 PM	#107
landing-page-dude Active Warrior Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 36 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Rich Dad, Poor Dad - Inspiring? Yea, Robert even says he made his millions from the book sales, not real estate lol. It's good stuff though, he's one smart dude.

06-05-2009, 06:36 PM	#108
Buhry Active Warrior War Room Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 58 Thanks: 2 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Rich Dad, Poor Dad - Inspiring? I liked this book, and found it inspiring. Definately motivated me to try to get out of the rat race, not that I wasn't motivated before.

06-07-2009, 07:52 AM	#109
morry HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia. Posts: 173 Thanks: 9 Thanked 71 Times in 17 Posts	Re: Rich Dad, Poor Dad - Inspiring? I read this book when I was around 15 and got really pumped about being rich. It might be the thing that planted a seed in my mind that caused me to drop out of uni several years later, who knows. His stuff is pretty basic and you'll be left wanting to know more specifics, but if you're new, the stuff he teaches is great. Open your eyes first then go about learning about the specifics later. A lot of people have a go at Kiyosaki, mostly about his credibility as a businessman/investor (that may or may not be founded in truth), but you can't really knock the concepts he goes on about in his books. I've got all his books on my bookshelf behind me now Sean Morrissy
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mixelplik Warrior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Fresno , USA. Posts: 23 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Rich Dad, Poor Dad - Inspiring? He's a great speaker and I agree that his methods are effective, but I'm wondering if Wayne Dyer is much better. I think that you have to fix your thinking before you can achieve anything if you are interested in retaining your wealth. Look how many successful empires have crumbled to dust over the years. You have to be happy now, then through your actions success is assured.

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patricialin HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 220 Thanks: 24 Thanked 11 Times in 6 Posts Social Networking	Re: Rich Dad, Poor Dad - Inspiring? rich dad poor dad changed my perspective towards a job, increased my awareness of liabilities and assets etc. I read it just before I graduated from University and I'm thankful that I did so! Else, I'd have become like my other peers and would have entered the rat race.
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Clint Senior Warrior War Room Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: MI Posts: 326 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 15 Thanked 81 Times in 22 Posts Social Networking	Re: Rich Dad, Poor Dad - Inspiring? While growing up, my parents sent me to business camp. I do not know for was the book are the camp that changed my life. But this was one of the mandatory books to read. It definitely made an impression. The camp and the book

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howdoyou Warrior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Rich Dad, Poor Dad - Inspiring? Inspiring? no.. if you want Inspiring check out the book by the guy who invented the subway chain! Now THAT is a good read..

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MaxG Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Rich Dad, Poor Dad - Inspiring? A great read, it changed my view on the way that everyone other people live their life. I started a company, got multiple income streams and live the life that I want, testing idea's and outsource them so that I can focuss on new projects As for education I still learn a lot by reading books etc. Just learn what you need, not all the things that you learn at school, it's better to know people that are experts in the field and hire them (lawyers for example) nowdays I focuss on a project, learn what is required and then move on to the next project, no 9 till 5 but 6 am till 11 pm, Love what I'm doing

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lifeofyourdreams Active Warrior Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Central New Jersey Posts: 65 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Rich Dad, Poor Dad - Inspiring? Rich Dad Poor Dad was definitely a great starting point and catalyst into personal development for me. As previously stated by other people here, I was always taught to go to school, get good grades, and try to work for a big corporation who will take care of you. RDPD taught me that mindset was not the best way to achieve Financial Freedom, and the real differences between how the Rich, Middle Class, and Poor think.

06-10-2009, 10:17 AM	#119
queenbuzzy Active Warrior Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US/CAN depending on my mood Posts: 82 Thanks: 6 Thanked 15 Times in 7 Posts Social Networking	Re: Rich Dad, Poor Dad - Inspiring? I think I was a bit backwards because "Cashflow Quadrant" was more influential than "Rich Dad." I read CF because it was recommended, (where else) through an MLM that I was involved in. EXTREMELY powerful...changed my mindset on business forever! Rich Dad was ok, but I read it about a year after Cash-Flow, so it wasn't nearly as impacting. (impactful? sure...)

06-23-2009, 03:03 PM	#120
Anjanette Fountain Active Warrior Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 47 Thanks: 7 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Rich Dad, Poor Dad - Inspiring? Very inspiring. I attended a 3 day seminar. I learned more reading his book and currently applying to my daily life. That sad part is I used it as a table center piece (it has a beautiful cover) for too many years. Just actually read the book a year ago! I like to call it Divine timing. I do thank him for sharing what he knows and taking a year off to leave a path/trail for all of us. His actions and life brought him 18 years of life.
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NikNikAndCauliflower Active Warrior Join Date: May 2009 Location: Gold Coast, Australia Posts: 47 Thanks: 13 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Social Networking	Re: Rich Dad, Poor Dad - Inspiring? Somewhat unrelated, but it took me ages to get around reading 4 Hour Work Week, because I couldn't get past Tim Ferriss' lie about being a cage fighter. I'm glad I read it in the end though
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06-30-2009, 10:04 AM	#127
EmmaJames Autoresponder Expert Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 140 Thanks: 17 Thanked 39 Times in 16 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Rich Dad, Poor Dad - Inspiring? I finished it a couple of week ago, and not only was I inspired, but it made me take a long hard look at what I'm teaching my children. And truthfully, I had never even thought about investing. It seemed like only the rich can invest and that I would never get to that point. It completely changed my way of thinking about building assets. It took away my fear and gave me some confidence. Now I'm in research mode, learning all I can so that I can make some smart moves with the money I have. Extremely inspiring!
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07-04-2009, 12:16 AM	#128
homeloans Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: Rich Dad, Poor Dad - Inspiring? i started to use internet just because of Rich Dad, Poor Dad- inspiring, its really a good book and i have learned a lot from this book,it really improve my life style my business and each and every thing, i want to suggest my other internet fellows to use this book.

07-04-2009, 04:25 AM	#129
Ojami Warrior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Rich Dad, Poor Dad - Inspiring? Rich Dad, Poor Dad was one of the most inspiring books on wealth creation and management I've ever read. It created a whole new paradigm for me to look at jobs, money and life. I agree with many of the criticisms about it being impractical, not entire truthful etc, but the book was hugely impactful (in a positive way) nonetheless.

07-04-2009, 06:05 PM	#130
Anderson Goncalves Warrior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 27 Thanks: 2 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Rich Dad, Poor Dad - Inspiring? Definitely one of the best books I've ever read! I really stopped to think about me and my attitudes for a while after I read it and I've got to the conclusion that many answers to what I'd been looking for lied simply on changing my mindset and starting to see the world with different eyes. I highly recommend this!
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07-30-2009, 09:41 AM	#131
eienblue Warrior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 29 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Rich Dad, Poor Dad - Inspiring? Yes, it is really inspiring. I never read that book but all of my friend said so

08-12-2009, 02:52 AM	#132
big steve Active Warrior Join Date: May 2009 Location: melbourne, Australia Posts: 53 Thanks: 13 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Rich Dad, Poor Dad - Inspiring? This book was what got me started in finding other ways of making money instead of a normal job.
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08-12-2009, 07:39 PM	#133
Ehanson Active Warrior Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 44 Thanks: 13 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Rich Dad, Poor Dad - Inspiring? I have mixed feeling about RDPD. It was a good book when I originally read it a few years back and I saw his seminar on TV after that. He got me motivated to not go the 9-5 route for my entire life but as I began to read more books about business and leanr more about the specifics of starting your own business I realized RDPD was a bit generalized. I haven't read any of his work since I finished it years ago but I still have it somewhere in the house. It's good as a primer and for motivation though.
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08-12-2009, 07:51 PM	#134
icefan Warrior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Scandinavia Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Rich Dad, Poor Dad - Inspiring? This is a great book I did read it for two years ago.

08-13-2009, 03:11 PM	#135
Mike Linley HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 139 Thanks: 102 Thanked 17 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Rich Dad, Poor Dad - Inspiring? Its a great book and a great writer but its only inspirational and maybe a little bit motivating but doesnt teach you a whole lot of things you need to succeed with your business..just my personal opinion.. I would rather spend my time reading and learning things that help my business not just inspire me.

08-13-2009, 06:05 PM	#136
infoworld1980 Active Warrior Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 36 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Rich Dad, Poor Dad - Inspiring? I bought this book about a month ago. It took me a week to read it. This book really opened my eyes. I learned that it is not about complaining about what you dont have, but by doing something to get what you want. There were things I didnt know about him as well, such as him being a Marine pilot. He used every job he had in his life to learn skills that would help him be successful.
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08-14-2009, 06:25 PM	#137
dking88 Warrior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: , , USA. Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Social Networking	Re: Rich Dad, Poor Dad - Inspiring? Rich Dad poor dad was the first book i read in the "business/entrepreneurial" department and it literally convinced me to be an entrepreneur and business owner. That book definitely changed my mindset and life! I am so glad i read it and thankful for Robert Kiyosaki!
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08-16-2009, 11:33 PM	#138
Paul Ho HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 128 Thanks: 9 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Rich Dad, Poor Dad - Inspiring? Yes I was pretty inspired by the book.. but I think it's more of a motivational tool than anything.. A pretty good read though..