Robert T. Kiyosaki

Mil veces empezado y nunca terminado, este libro al final vale la pena. Los consejos concretos que da (cómprate una casa y cuando suba de precio la vendes y compras otra más grande y así sucesivamente mientras los alquileres te van pagando la hipoteca) no necesariamente son recomendables, pero el concepto de "la carrera de la rata" y varios otros son poderosos y útiles para cambiar nuestra manera de pensar sobre el dinero. Lectura interesante, aunque a veces roce el pasteleo, el buenismo show more e incluso la ilegalidad (al hablar de crear empresas para evadir impuestos) y otros fallos achacables en general a los libros de autoayuda. Aun así recomendable. show less

I read this book while in an Entrepreneur phase. On one hand, it is rather inspiring, in a John Madden sort of way. You see, John Madden (American football broadcaster) always makes everything sound easy, which may be how he coached the Raiders to the superbowl. He'll say something like "now what they need to do here is score a touchdown. I think that if they can do that, they will turn this game around".

I still recall a memorable game where a quarterback's contact fell out, and while he and show more the refs looked for it, Madden said "now here's a guy who when he wears glasses, he can see better". When it's explained in such a simple way, it really seems like the easiest thing in the world. Unfortunately, one must remember that the 6'5 defensive line is not just going to roll over and say 'uncle'.

And real estate isn't any easier. There's always some conflict around the corner to trip you up and send you back to square one (or even square negative one). So, while this book gives you such excellent advice as "learn from failure", "make profitable deals", and "work hard for yourself", it doesn't actually give you a system or method to make money.

This seems a strange irony to me, as this book is clearly marketed to people who are not smart enough to realize that they should 'work hard and not give up' if they want to succeed, but who are smart enough to be able to figure all the rest of the logistics out by themselves.

Now, there are supplementary books that give a lot more in-depth information, but they still tend to fall into similar traps. It seems to me that you are either the self-motivated entrepreneur-type, or you aren't, and that difference will show itself often and early. The self-made may use this book, but to continue projects they are already working on, not to start their 'dream business' from scratch.

There is another option for the marketability of this book, but it is not one I like to think about: depressed people who feel their lives going nowhere and stave off depression by clinging to untenable dreams. For these types, self-help and new age books act like a surrogate (or additional) religion: bolstering their self-esteem and making them feel as if their dreams are truly within reach.

Then, years go by and the dream draws no nearer. They get depressed. Then they whip out this book (or another one) and suddenly feel like their millionaire retirement is only 6 months away! Then they do nothing again.

I'm not saying people shouldn't have dreams, and I'm definitely not saying not to follow them, and I know people get attached to their denial, but it's not going to make your life any better.

Now, I know that most people who (don't say 'peddle', don't say 'peddle') market these self-help (or new age) products are not usually scam artists. Most of them believe in what they do; they believe that they are helping people; and I hope sometimes they do.

However, there is a difference between being a doctor and telling someone they have cancer to help them move on and lying that there is no cancer because it seems more 'kind' or 'uplifting'. The latter, is, of course, morally reprehensible (said the atheist).

Kiyosaki has built an empire off of this book, and made himself a pretty penny. He has also been researched by some critics who have challenged his assertions about his wealth, real estate successes, and the very premise of the book. There is no evidence that his 'rich dad' ever actually existed, and Kiyosaki has said in interviews that the character is, at best, a combination of people. However, at other times he has stated that he definitely does exist. And that doesn't even go into his support of Casey Serin.

Maybe I'm wrong, maybe you will buy this book and it will turn your life around, maybe Kiyosaki is relating a true story of struggle and inspiration, but maybe not, maybe it will just be another $5 in his pocket and less room on your bookshelf for Chekhov. show less

Това би трябвало да е емблематична и основополагаща книга за инвестирането и забогатяването, но нещо не ми се получава да ме научи на нещо.

Две малки момчета ходят на уроци по забогатяване при бащата на едното, който е сравнително богат бизнесмен и ги сравняват с show more житейските съвети на бащата на другото, който е учител и все няма пари, въпреки, че заплатата му е добра.

Основният обем на книгата е преповтаряне по сто пъти колко е важно да зарежеш сигурната си работа и разумните инвестиции - което вероятно е необходимо условие, за да забогатееш, само дето пътищата към забогатяването са осеяни със сгърчените от глад трупове на хилядите, захвърлили питомното, за да тръгнат да гонят дивото. Да, така се забогатява, но успяват единици, докато всички останали се провалят.

Едва ли елементарното, макар и вярно наблюдение, че бедните хора имат само разходи, средната класа имат задължения и пасиви, а богатите - основно активи и за да подобряваш финансовото си състояние, е нужно да намаляваш разходите и пасивите си и да купуваш все повече активи, е достатъчно да оправдае всенародната любов по тази книга.

Или може аз просто да не съм правилния тип човек за нея, знам ли. show less

The second of the books I have read by Robert Kiyosaki, and intend on not only reading again, but will be reading all of his books as he becomes my mentor. Having lived below my means for years, but having always desired to have a better life, he is encouraging me to look beyond the financial but on being the best me an best person I can be. It is all about achieving your own greatness, and living up to your potential. Something I was always told I would never do as child because of a show more medical and mental disability. Overcome your obstacles and do not let them stand in your way. They are simple challenges you need to overcome, and if you believe you can than you will find a way to do it. show less