metatree 's review for:

Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki

2.0

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First, lots of people have found inspiration in this book. So, it must give something to people. Personally, I found it to be okay. It’s primarily about mindset and philosophy, which can certainly be helpful if you want to achieve financial freedom. The mindset of not fearing money is especially fundamental. But for me, mindset isn’t the issue - though being reminded doesn’t hurt - and I’m looking for more detailed financial information. Also, while I think some of the personal lessons are important if you want to increase your financial well-being, there is an undertow in this book that is an apologetics for the wealthy and a blame-shaming of the poor. Can someone use these philosophies and mindsets to get ahead? Yes, likely. But, does Kiyosaki have a deep diagnosis of the why’s and wherefore’s of poverty? No. But, he claims he does. And that is corrosive, in my humble opinion. I won’t be reading any more Kiyosaki books (he has enough of my money from this one), but for those who are just starting out on their path of financial education there are worse places to start.