Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki Summary
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Discover why 44 million readers worldwide - including Will Smith and Daymond John - have embraced Kiyosaki's counterintuitive financial wisdom. This bestseller challenges everything you thought about money, revealing what the rich teach their kids that others don't.
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Financial Intelligence Begins with Two Fathers
Imagine having two father figures in your life - one highly educated with a PhD but struggling financially, and another who never finished eighth grade yet became incredibly wealthy. This was Robert Kiyosaki's reality growing up in Hawaii. His biological father (Poor Dad) believed in traditional education and job security, constantly saying phrases like "I can't afford it" and "Money doesn't grow on trees." Meanwhile, his friend's father (Rich Dad) focused on financial education, assets, and making money work for him rather than working for money. At just nine years old, Kiyosaki made a pivotal decision to learn about money from Rich Dad after noticing that despite Poor Dad's impressive academic credentials, his financial struggles suggested there might be better approaches to building wealth. This unique childhood experience formed the foundation for a revolutionary perspective on money that challenges conventional wisdom. The contrast wasn't just about bank accounts but about fundamental relationships with money - Poor Dad worked for money while Rich Dad made money work for him.
The Mindset Shift: Money Should Work for You
Assets vs. Liabilities: The Key to Financial Freedom
Mind Your Own Business, Not Your Employer's
The Corporate Shield: How the Rich Legally Pay Less Tax
Creating Money Through Financial Intelligence
Overcoming the Five Obstacles to Financial Freedom
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"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
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