Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiosaki

Philippines
April 22, 2009 1:42pm CST
Personally I like the book! I don't want to spoil any who has not read the book yet, but for those who have please share some of your insights, perspective, review, and experience with "RICH DAD, POOR DAD by Robert Kiosaki. I want to know if you guys have read it. This is a must read book for those who haven't read the book and wants to get rich!
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@ruperto (1552)
• Philippines
23 Apr 09
I've only heard of the book and some ideas from it. It is interesting that some people would assume that in order to be happy, one has to have lots of possessions. It is also interesting to note that some people plan for a life that is constantly happy. It is also interesting that some people get tired of learning... There is a saying: "the way to constant happiness and wisdom is continuous learning and improvement in one's ability to be useful to self and others. Financial well-being is about spending on what really matters..." Cheers
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• Philippines
23 Apr 09
I understand where your going with your comment and I appreciate your response. I'm sad to hear a very narrow approach to this discussion. The book doesn't imply that money is the source of true happiness or wealth should be our highest level of satisfaction. Rich Dad; Poor Dad by Robert Kiosaki is definitely not about constant happiness and how to attain it, but let me ask you a question... If you were able to buy an expensive item that your kids has been whining about for the last 5 years, would you cause joy and happiness to them? If for some reason a loved one needs to be treated for an illness and would cost you a million, would you be happy that you can cover it for someone you love? If you were able to take your family into a vacation to the Bahamas paid in cash for two weeks, would you feel any sense of achievement or progress? Money can't buy everything, but money can't take you close to some level happiness. I know that somethings that cannot be bought by money like love, family, respect, diligence, responsibility, improving oneself, morals and lot more are things that really matter. I guess the most important thing that was not in the book or any of our discussion is balance. If you can maintain a well-balanced life, financially, physically, emotionally, and spiritually is the only way to live life to it's fullest. At least read the back of the book, it would've been helpful for your response. Likewise, thanks for the comment and yes, you're right that some people did forget about somethings that really matter. It's just that I as family didn't forget. ""Cheers"" and enjoy the book. (",)
• Philippines
23 Apr 09
As a family man I didn't forget! (Typo)
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@ruperto (1552)
• Philippines
23 Apr 09
Thanks for the comments. Your point is well taken, I should have at least read the back of the book. I agree that a well-balanced life is quite challenging. Perhaps we are all able to progress in balancing our lives by learning more about our selves? What do you think?
• India
1 Aug 09
I have read that book and also other rich dad books like cash flow quadrant, guide to investing and increase your financial IQ. All the books are excellent and would change your thinking about money. i hated money. after reading those books I got to know that money is just an IDEA.