Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not!
Robert T. Kiyosakiamazon.com
Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not!
“There is a difference between being poor and being broke. Broke is temporary. Poor is eternal.”
the fear of being without money motivates us to work hard, and then once we get that paycheck, greed or desire starts us thinking about all the wonderful things money can buy. The pattern is then set.”
“You’re only poor if you give up. The most important thing is that you did something. Most people only talk and dream of getting rich. You’ve done something.
“The reason I must be rich is because I have you kids.”
When I want a bigger house, I first buy assets that will generate the cash flow to pay for the house.
It just sort of pushes you around. Each push is life saying, ‘Wake up. There’s something I want you to learn.’”
have a choice of thoughts rather than a knee-jerk reaction,
We only memorize historical dates and names, not the lesson.”
“Life pushes all of us around. Some people give up and others fight. A few learn the lesson and move on. They welcome life pushing them around. To these few people, it means they need and want to learn something. They learn and move on. Most quit, and a few like you fight.”