kimmecrow 's review for:

Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! by Robert T. Kiyosaki

3.25

inspiring slow-paced

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I appreciate the general messages of this book: have money work for you, take risks, and educate yourself to be financially literate. Some of the ideas would not be helpful for many groups of people. I think his idea of “pay yourself first” to pressure you to make money for paying your bills is like telling people not to wear a seatbelt because it would pressure them to be a safe driver. I understand the concept, but it’s not going to work for everyone. This book was very story-based and inspirational, but I wish it gave more useful information. Granted, it’s 20+ years old. The writing was super repetitive too. How many times I read “That is financial intelligence”, I cannot say. My first finance book. Interesting enough.