Robert T. Kiyosaki

I think I read the 2017 edition, but I couldn't see it here. I get why so many finance bros like the book. I was worried while reading that I would be brainwashed into becoming a tea party or maga ultra conservative, so I had to take many large doses of grains of salt. Don't worry I'm not exactly a big fan of liberals or dems either. I digress, his points about assets and liabilities, making your money work for you, and the reality that we are taxed on everything we make and spend, are on show more point. I'm not interested in his real estate scheme stuff, so I skipped over those parts. My key takeaways were: 1. don't spend more than you earn, including on your mortgage, which may not be the great investment most people believe it to be. 2. examine your fear and greed around money- don't let it hold you hostage in a life you hate. 3. Interesting to read his breakdown of who pays the most taxes and why. show less

I know this book has been incredibly popular and it does contain some useful material, but it's too much of a hybrid, IMO, to be of impactful use in any of the one areas people trumpet about it. Further, I don't hold with everything endorsed and found some of this rather sketchy or perhaps a bit lightweight. It's not that it can't be helpful to many people. It's just that I don't think it merits being held up as the "Bible" it's often viewed as. Not recommended for most, but if interested, show more I'd recommend researching it or quickly skimming through some of its pages before investing in the purchase of the book. show less

I call these types of business books “Feel Good” books. The authors spends most of their time making you feel good about yourself, and I have no problem with that, we should all feel good about ourselves! However, this is supposed to be a business book and when a business book sounds more like a pep rally it is time to head for the door! This book is full of contradictions! These contradictions prove to me that slight of hand is taking place. The book is no different from the Rich Dad, show more Poor Dad books that Kiyosaki wrote. There is some truth, and even a hint at good business advice in them, but the books fail on too many levels to be worth the time. I recommend you look to other business books if you are serious about creating a business, improving your financial health or learning more about the economy. show less

"A mindset shift more than a manual."

This book completely changed how I think about money. The comparison between "Rich Dad" and "Poor Dad" really stuck with me—especially the idea of making money work for you instead of just working for money. The concepts about assets vs. liabilities were eye-opening, even if some of the examples felt a bit vague or repetitive.

It's not a step-by-step guide, and some of the advice is definitely more motivational than practical, but for someone just show more starting their financial journey (like me), it’s a great introduction. It’s the book that made me want to learn more—and that's a win in my eyes.

Would recommend to anyone who’s ready to start thinking differently about wealth. show less