FAQs
“The primary difference between a rich person and poor person is how they manage fear.” “Sight is what you see with your eyes, vision is what you see with your mind.” “So many people say, 'Oh, I'm not interested in money. ' Yet they'll work at a job for eight hours a day.”
What is a famous quote from Rich Dad, Poor Dad about money? ›
“The poor and the middle-class work for money. The rich have money work for them.” This is my best quote from the book as this quote encapsulates the central theme of the book: the importance of transitioning from being an employee who works for a paycheck to becoming an investor who makes money work for you.
What does "rich dad, poor dad" say? ›
It advocates the importance of financial literacy (financial education), financial independence and building wealth through investing in assets, real estate investing, starting and owning businesses, as well as increasing one's financial intelligence (financial IQ).
What was Robert Kiyosaki's famous quote? ›
The size of your success is measured by the strength of your desire; the size of your dream; and how you handle disappointment along the way.
What is Rule #1 in Rich Dad, Poor Dad? ›
Rule #1 is "Don't work for money." Rich Dad explains that the rich don't work for money, they make money work for them.
What does Rich Dad, Poor Dad say about school? ›
Robert Kiyosaki of 'Rich Dad Poor Dad' Critiques Schooling: 'I Found Out By Cheating, I Was Preparing Myself To Do Well In Business' — Adds That School Teaches People How To Just Be Employees Not Entrepreneurs.
What is the quote about rich and poor man? ›
The difference between a rich man and a poor man lies not in their accounts, but in their mindset. The difference between a rich man and a poor man lies not in their accounts, but in their mindset.
Why is Rich Dad Poor Dad good? ›
This book challenges conventional wisdom about money and investing, providing valuable insights on asset management, entrepreneurship, and financial independence. It's a compelling read for anyone looking to understand the mindset and strategies that lead to financial success.
What is the 1st lesson in Rich Dad Poor Dad? ›
Chapter 1: The rich don't work for money
At a very young age, Robert Kiyosaki had his first business partner, his schoolmate Mike. They worked for Mike's dad, who taught them lessons on how to make money. The first rule they learn was that the rich don't work hard for money, their money works hard for them.
What happened to Rich Dad Poor Dad? ›
The short answer. While Robert Kiyosaki's companies, in particular Rich Global LLC, have gone bankrupt, he maintains a net worth of around $100million. The financial guru has also come under fire for his Rich Dad seminars, and the advice he has given in his acclaimed Rich Dad Poor Dad book.
The most important lesson from Rich Dad, Poor Dad is that financial literacy is crucial to financial success. He argues that school education fails in this regard and needs to effectively teach financial literacy, including the basics of financial management and wealth building.
What does Kiyosaki say about money? ›
“Intelligence solves problems and produces money. Money without financial intelligence is money soon gone.” “Rich people acquire assets. The poor and middle class acquire liabilities that they think are assets.”
Did Kiyosaki write Rich Dad Poor Dad? ›
Robert Kiyosaki, the author renowned for his best-selling book “Rich Dad Poor Dad,” has again captured the public's attention with his unconventional financial strategies, this time revealing a staggering $1.2 billion in debt.
What is the money quote from Rich Dad, Poor Dad? ›
The poor and the middle class work for money. The rich have money work for them. There is always risk, so learn to manage risk instead of avoiding it. Going into our fear and confronting our greed, our weaknesses, our neediness is the way out.
What is the rule 4 of Rich Dad, Poor Dad? ›
4. Focus-Follow One Course Until Your Successful. If you are doing real estate - stick with it and adjust to it until you master it. People spend their lives mastering this profession, and there is no way you can do this while in a full time job, two part time jobs, and hedging stocks.
What are the 4 quadrants of Rich Dad, Poor Dad? ›
Rich Dad's Cashflow Quadrant presents several key examples and concepts that have significant implications for personal finance. The book divides the ways people earn income into four quadrants: Employee (E), Self-Employed (S), Business Owner (B), and Investor (I).
What does Robert Kiyosaki say about money? ›
Finally, Kiyosaki says that saving money often leads to less risk-taking, which makes it harder to build wealth. He said, “People who work hard and save often think that investing is risky. And when you think something is risky, you avoid learning.”
What is a quote about intelligence and money? ›
If your financial intelligence is low, money will run all over you. It will be smarter than you. If money is smarter than you, you will work for it all your life.
What is a quote about financial freedom? ›
"To achieve what 1% of the world's population has (financial freedom), you must be willing to do what only 1% dare to do... hard work and perseverance of the highest order."—Manoj Arora. The secret of the 1% is to do what the 1% does. You can't follow what the other 99% of the world is doing and expect the same results ...
Who said rich or poor it's good to have money? ›
Quote by Alan Sheinwald: “Rich or poor it's nice to have money”