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Rich Dad Poor Dad
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Book Brief
195
Book • Nonfiction
1990s
1997
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki and Sharon Lechter contrasts the financial philosophies of Kiyosaki's "poor dad," his educated but financially struggling biological father, and his "rich dad," an uneducated but wealthy entrepreneur. The book imparts financial wisdom on income, assets, liabilities, and entrepreneurship to challenge conventional financial wisdom and promote financial independence.
Informative
Inspirational
Challenging
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Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki and Sharon Lechter offers engaging personal finance lessons through contrasting parental perspectives. Positively noted for its simple, motivational insights on financial literacy, it faces criticism for lacking concrete, practical advice. Some find it repetitive and overly anecdotal, yet it has substantially influenced readers' views on wealth building.
Who Should Read Rich Dad Poor Dad?
Rich Dad Poor Dad readers thrive on financial literacy and wealth-building insights. Suitable for those who also enjoy David Bach's The Automatic Millionaire and Napoleon Hill's Think and Grow Rich, they seek practical strategies for personal finance and investing, often aiming for long-term financial independence.
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Mike
Mike
Robert's best friend and the son of the "rich dad," who acts as a link between Robert and the financial principles and lessons imparted by his father.
Poor Dad (Robert Kiyosaki’s Father)
Poor Dad (Robert Kiyosaki’s Father)
Robert's biological father, an educated man with a traditional job, representing a conventional approach to money, job security, and financial management.
Rich Dad (Mike’s Father)
Rich Dad (Mike’s Father)
Mike’s father and a mentor to both Robert and Mike, who serves as a successful entrepreneur and investor, advocating for financial education and independence.
195
Book • Nonfiction
1990s
1997
Adult
18+ years
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