04/06/2025
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AWisdom from "Rich Dad":
From the book "Rich Dad Poor Dad" by Robert Kiyosaki
1. Don’t Work for Money:
The rich don’t work for money. If you work for money, you start thinking like an employee. But if you begin to think differently, like the rich, you’ll see things from a new perspective. The rich focus on the asset column—every dollar in that column is a hardworking employee.
2. Don’t Let Emotions Control You:
Some people live their lives controlled by the emotions of fear and greed. Fear keeps people trapped in a cycle of working hard and earning money, hoping it will ease their fears. Most people also have greed—they want to get rich quickly. While some do, they lack financial education. So, educate yourself and avoid being greedy or fearful.
3. Acquire Assets:
Don’t buy liabilities on your path to financial freedom. People often buy liabilities thinking they are assets, but they’re not. Many buy luxuries first—big cars, fancy bikes, or large houses to live in. The rich buy assets, and their assets pay for their luxuries. They buy homes and rent them out, using the income to pay for their luxury cars. The poor or middle class buy luxuries first; the rich buy luxuries last.
4. Remember the KISS Principle:
KISS stands for “Keep It Simple, Stupid.” Don’t overload your mind when starting your journey to financial freedom. Things are simple—keep them that way. Just remember: assets put money in your pocket, liabilities take money out. Always buy assets.
5. Know the Difference Between Assets and Liabilities:
Assets put money in your pocket—like stocks, bonds, real estate, mutual funds, and rental properties. Liabilities take money from your pocket—like your home, car, and debts. Many believe their home is their biggest asset, but it’s not. A house becomes an asset when it generates income—like when you rent it out. If you live in it, it’s a liability.
6. Don’t Be Financially Illiterate:
Someone can be highly educated and successful in their career yet financially illiterate. Financial education is crucial. Our schools and colleges don’t teach it, and most financial problems arise from this lack. Start learning financial education—read “Rich Dad Poor Dad.”
7. Grow Your Wealth:
Wealth is defined as how long you can survive in the future if you stop working today. Consider whether you could survive for a year without working—this is your wealth.
8. Mind Your Own Business:
If you have a job, keep it—but start and grow a side business. Use the time you spend on your phone or at parties to build your own venture. Don’t quit your job until your business is stable. Don’t spend your whole life working for someone else. Start and grow your own business.
9. Train Your Mind:
Your mind is your greatest asset. Many people see opportunities with their eyes, but if you train your mind, you’ll see them with your brain. A well-trained mind can generate great wealth.
10. Learn Technical Skills:
Increase your financial IQ by learning four key skills:
Accounting: The ability to read numbers—a fundamental skill for building an empire.
Investing: The science of making money grow.
Understanding Markets: The science of supply and demand.
Law: Knowing tax laws and corporate structures helps you get rich faster.
11. Look for Opportunities Others Miss:
“Great opportunities are not seen with your eyes; they are seen with your mind.”
Train your mind, and you’ll notice opportunities others miss. It’s not rocket science—it’s about mental training.
12. Learn to Manage Risk:
Investing itself isn’t risky. Not knowing how to invest is the real risk. If you want to reduce risk, increase your knowledge. This doesn’t come from college, but from reading books or sitting with people who understand investing.
13. Learn Management:
Key management skills include:
Cash flow management
System management
People management
Sales and marketing are the most crucial skills. The ability to sell and communicate—whether with a customer, employee, partner, friend, or child—is essential to personal success.
14. Manage Fear:
“Failure inspires winners. Failure defeats losers.”
Everyone fears losing money.
But what you do with that fear makes all the difference.
