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Rich Dad, Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids about Money-That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! by Robert T. Kiyosaki
7 reviews
annaofjesup's review against another edition
Had to return it to the library and my budgeting group says there are better options anyway. Sort of inspirational (there are no rules, decide your own future) very exploit or be exploited
Content Warnings
Moderate: Classism
januaryghosts's review against another edition
sad
slow-paced
0.25
This book is the stupid person’s idea of a smart financial guide. If it occurred to you for the first time to invest in real estate after reading this book, you’re hopeless. It’s an enormous grift.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Classism
vanessayeung's review against another edition
challenging
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
3.0
There are some valuble lesson that i learned from this book but it infuriates me sometimes and think: do i really have to be a finance bro or a sales person to earn a lot of money.
Agree
- asset > liability
- financial literacy
- be bold
- “Rich dad believed that the words “I can’t afford it” shut down your brain. “How can I afford it?” opens up possibilities, excitement, and dreams.”
“There is gold everywhere. Most people are not trained to see it.”
disagree
- “People’s lives are forever controlled by two emotions: fear and greed.”
i think it is true that the fear of losing money and the desire of more money lives in many people's head. But these emotions do not control people. There are more to that for poeple to feel. Plus, these emotions are rational thoughts as every one needs money to survive, it just depends on the severity of the matter.
- "“So many people say, “Oh, I’m not interested in money.” Yet they’ll work at a job for eight hours a day.”
yes, i am one of those "many people". I HATE money but without them, i couldn't be independent. There are "better" ways or easier ways to earn money. BUT THE THING IS, i don't love money that much to sacrifise my time to learn to be a sales person. The thing about this book is that the "rich dad" is trying to tell us that it is a really bad decision to be a teacher cuz then you will be poor. Have the narrator ever thought why his "poor" dad wants to be a teacher? It is not always about the money. I want to be a vet not for the salary but the fact that I could actually, physically help animals when they are hurt. Can money help to rescue animals? Yes, of course, but it is action that counts. Lets say everyone are millionaire because everyone do sales. Where are the qualified teachers to teach the kids? Where are the doctors when you need help?
- “IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A STRONG REASON, THERE IS NO SENSE READING FURTHER. IT WILL SOUND LIKE TOO MUCH WORK."
i think it sounds more like an adventure
- “Use assets to buy luxuries: the power of focus”
i dont think we need to punish ourselves to get a treat. life is too short to use assets to buy luxuries, unless that luxury is super expensive.
Agree
- asset > liability
- financial literacy
- be bold
- “Rich dad believed that the words “I can’t afford it” shut down your brain. “How can I afford it?” opens up possibilities, excitement, and dreams.”
“There is gold everywhere. Most people are not trained to see it.”
disagree
- “People’s lives are forever controlled by two emotions: fear and greed.”
i think it is true that the fear of losing money and the desire of more money lives in many people's head. But these emotions do not control people. There are more to that for poeple to feel. Plus, these emotions are rational thoughts as every one needs money to survive, it just depends on the severity of the matter.
- "“So many people say, “Oh, I’m not interested in money.” Yet they’ll work at a job for eight hours a day.”
yes, i am one of those "many people". I HATE money but without them, i couldn't be independent. There are "better" ways or easier ways to earn money. BUT THE THING IS, i don't love money that much to sacrifise my time to learn to be a sales person. The thing about this book is that the "rich dad" is trying to tell us that it is a really bad decision to be a teacher cuz then you will be poor. Have the narrator ever thought why his "poor" dad wants to be a teacher? It is not always about the money. I want to be a vet not for the salary but the fact that I could actually, physically help animals when they are hurt. Can money help to rescue animals? Yes, of course, but it is action that counts. Lets say everyone are millionaire because everyone do sales. Where are the qualified teachers to teach the kids? Where are the doctors when you need help?
- “IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A STRONG REASON, THERE IS NO SENSE READING FURTHER. IT WILL SOUND LIKE TOO MUCH WORK."
i think it sounds more like an adventure
- “Use assets to buy luxuries: the power of focus”
i dont think we need to punish ourselves to get a treat. life is too short to use assets to buy luxuries, unless that luxury is super expensive.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Classism
tasarla's review against another edition
challenging
informative
reflective
medium-paced
2.5
I’m a firm believer in the idea that you learn the most from people you disagree with, and this book is the epitome of that sentiment. Rich Dad Poor Dad is a monologue of internalised classism peppered with very well-explained and brilliant financial ideas and concepts. I recommend getting the study session version and just reading those sections as they cover everything useful from the book in far less pages
Content Warnings
Moderate: Classism
katherine_loftus's review against another edition
informative
fast-paced
2.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Classism
theaesthet's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
2.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Classism
sketchydelusion's review against another edition
slow-paced
Besides "buy assets that make you money on their own (aka apartments to rent out) there's no actual information about finance in here.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism, Addiction, Cursing, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol, Colonisation, War, and Classism
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