Rich Dad Poor Dad
Posted on 28 May 2007 by DeanHunt
Do you believe in fate?
I believe that someone or something wants me to read Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T Kiyosaki.
Early this morning a close friend of mine contacted me on MSN and was telling me a story about his business, he then quoted Rich Dad Poor Dad and told me I should read it.
This afternoon I was reading through a blog and I saw a mention of this book in a blog post.
Spooky.
But ten minutes ago I was reading through a forum post on Copywriting techniques… can you guess what the thread starter posted?
“In his book, “Rich Dad, Poor Dad”, Mr Kiyosaki talks about how the Mc Donalds Corporation isn’t in the food business… They’re in the real estate business.
When you run a business and have it sitting on real estate property, you are building a real estate investment, but instead of you personally paying for the property, all of your customers are paying the mortgage for you.
If you haven’t read the book, do yourself a favor a get it… fantastic read.”
What are the chances? Three mentions in one day.
I am not a religious person, and I am not 100% sure I believe in fate, but you can be damn sure I am buying this book. In fact, I just purchased it as an eBook.
Tonight I will shun my trusty xbox 360 controller, and I will instead reach for my reading glasses, I will dive head first into what should be a literary delight, and in the coming days I will share my tales of joy or sorrow.
If you have already read Rich Dad Poor Dad, then please email me with your opinion. (admin@streetlessons.com)
Gracias.
Dean
May 28th, 2007 at 9:49 pm
This book is on my must read list. Although, it’s kind of funny to say that now because it has been so long and there are so many other great books that seem to apply more directly to the way I do business these days. It was, however, the book that started it all for me. It changed my mindset forever. From what I have read from you online, it probably won’t be anything earth-shattering for you. But it would be good to know what all the buzz is about.
May 29th, 2007 at 4:16 am
Jason,
Thanks for the comment. I have heard good things about you as well.
I have read 20 pages thus far, and I am impressed. I believed in many of the principles without realising that it is what I believed. However, I would say that my business partner is the expert when it comes to investing and money.
Dean
May 29th, 2007 at 11:47 am
It will definitely be a worth while read, though you might be a bit past the knowledge it gives. It was one of the most influential books I read as an employee and I can give it full credit for being the book that lead to my quitting my job and becoming an entrepreneur. As an entrepreneur, sounds pretentious somehow, the top book I recommend is ‘The 4 hour Work Week’ by Tim Ferriss. Tim’s book has been the biggest influence SINCE owning my own businesses.