Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki

Favorite Quote
“The main reason that over 90 percent of the American public struggles financially is because they play not to lose. They don’t play to win.” — Robert T. Kiyosaki
The Book in One Sentence
Rich Dad Poor Dad tells the story of a boy with two fathers, one rich, one poor, to help you develop the mindset and financial knowledge you need to build a life of wealth and freedom.
Why should you read it?
As a child, growing up, your views and thoughts are usually shaped by your parents. And in this book, Robert tells the story of how his views about money and how they were shaped by his two dads, one of them being his real father and the other one, his best friend’s father. Money makes the world go round, but how do you deal with them? Read this book to find out.
Key Takeaways
Get a real financial education if you ever want to exit the “rat race” and stop living paycheck to paycheck.
Stop saying “I can’t afford it” and instead focus all your energy on answering the question “how can I afford it?”
Get more assets, which are anything that brings in more money, and pay off all liabilities, which are anything that takes your money away.