Rich Dad Poor Dad?

[onelettershor]

I finished reading this book a few weeks ago, and the first few days I was really motivated haha. But now I've realised it hasn't really changed my mindset too much. There's too much "hype" over the book in my opinion?

Who's read this book and what are your thoughts on it? I know that some people disagree with the author.

 

[moneymagnet246]

I've read about three or 4 of his books and well it was a reminder for the most part. I think the people giving it hype are people who aren't already knowledgeable on the topic of finance. I did learn about some tax laws though so that was beneficial.

 

[Wilson Grant Fisk]

Read it when it first came out. Has some good points but wasn't overly impressed, there are better books to read.

 

[Diskretni]

It is okay,but it is not impressive or something like that,but all in all it is decent.

 

[DJPaulyD]

It's a good book to read, but it's not the best book in the world.

 

[jazzc]

It's a book with mundane advice found in countless other books but with a great story as a wrapper. In essence, you got entertained and the flair of the entertainment faded away.

 

[AdZen]

I read it many years ago. It was enjoyable but not life changing. I recommend you read The Alchemist by Paulo coelho. I've read it 5 times and reading it now to my kids for the second time. It inspires me anyway...

 

[mickyfu]

Read it when it first came out. Has some good points but wasn't overly impressed, there are better books to read.

Playboy, Mayfair, Fiesta?

 

[Wilson Grant Fisk]

Playboy, Mayfair, Fiesta?

Those are too upmarket for my taste. More of a Razzle and Readers Wives man myself.

 

[edward_scissorhands]

the book was written a long time ago. the concepts are very simple. invest im real estate, invest x dollars gain residual income over pmi, tax mortgage etc profit, scale. Unfortunately markets are inflated and potential profit is added into the price. additionally, lenders wont let ppl leverage themselves like they did back then. that means youll overpay for properties and with a moderate income/assets, banks will deny your loan after a couple properties.

 

[soulcollector]

Mind Control Marketing + Missing Chapter is all you would need for a basis to write compelling copy. It helps you understand the mind a bit more. You can't compare the two books, as rdpd is vague as shit on outdated principles vs mcm and its vague touch on psychology.

 

[Capo Dei Capi]

He is basically a con artist

http://johntreed.com/blogs/john-t-reed-s-real-estate-investment-blog/61651011-john-t-reeds-analysis-of-robert-t-kiyosakis-book-rich-dad-poor-dad-part-1

 

[Sebastian Rooks]

That was the first business book I ever read, I think it's still on my bookshelf. Depending on where you're coming from, I'd expect it might give you new things to think about. Overall, I remember it favorably, even if the guy is a douche. Someone up above summed it up really well as generic advice in an entertaining wrapper.

The next book that comes to mind is the 4-Hour Work Week. Also an entertaining read.

 

[charbel]

Pick up and read Smarter Faster Better by Charles Duhigg.

 

[toml3030]

Who's read this book and what are your thoughts on it? I know that some people disagree with the author.

Let's put it this way. When the book was published, kiyosaki was living in a very cheap house and was making a living by giving motivational speeches to pyramid scam recruits and there is no public record of him owning any investment, which he would have been legally required to report if he owned stuff he claims to have owned. 1 year after the book was published, he bought a $3 million house. Think about that for a minute. He's a very successful CEO Sam.

 

[toml3030]

I did learn about some tax laws though so that was beneficial.

Do not take tax advice from rich dad. Some of the advice he gives, like telling you that you can write off pretty much anything as a business expense is just flat out wrong.

 

[SebWgnr]

Let's put it this way. When the book was published, kiyosaki was living in a very cheap house and was making a living by giving motivational speeches to pyramid scam recruits and there is no public record of him owning any investment, which he would have been legally required to report if he owned stuff he claims to have owned. 1 year after the book was published, he bought a $3 million house. Think about that for a minute. He's a very successful CEO Sam.

That's probably what's make this book an interesting read from a marketing view, I mean the guy is definitely a scammer selling bullshit for a living but he made a fortune from it so there is definitely some stuff to learn.

 

[Fragmaster]

I liked this one so much more:

https://www.scribd.com/doc/236305921/Felix-Dennis-How-to-Get-Rich-pdf


Rich dad poor dad sounded so fake. I never bothered to investigate if it really is. But i did read it completely, and still remember vivid childhood memories about his first earned $$ and his first job @ rich dad. And working for cents and renting comic books.

 

[Sristy]

Some of the IM forums are better positioned to make you a "rich dad" than that book, IMO.

 

[onelettershor]

Yeah ^

It was actually the first "business-y" book I've read.
I've read like top 10 kid entrepreneurs etc, but that's the first, I'd say "adult-y" that I've read haha.

Like the responses! It's really opened my mind!