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Book: Rich Dad Poor Dad – What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not!
Does school prepare children for the real world? This is the first question the reader encounters in Robert Kiyosaki's book. The answer is bold and direct: a good education and high grades are not enough to guarantee success. The world has changed, and most young people have credit cards before even finishing their studies, but they have never had lessons about money, investments, interest, etc. In other words, they go to school, but remain financially unprepared, not knowing how to deal with a world that values consumption more than saving.
Kiyosaki argues that the most dangerous advice one can give a young person today is: "Go to school, get good grades, and then find a safe job." The fact is that the rules have changed, and there is no longer a guaranteed job for anyone. Rich Dad Poor Dad demonstrates that the issue is not being an employee or an employer, but rather having control over one's own destiny or delegating it to someone else. This is Kiyosaki's central thesis in this book, which is both substantial and visionary.
For the author, the education provided by the educational system does not prepare young people for the world they will encounter after graduation. And how can parents teach their children what school leaves out? This is another of the many questions Kiyosaki addresses in Rich Dad Poor Dad. In this sense, the author's proposal is to facilitate this task for parents. Those who understand accounting should set aside academic knowledge, as many of Kiyosaki's theories contradict conventional accounting principles, presenting a new and valuable vision on how investments work.
In summary, Rich Dad Poor Dad proposes a change in mindset, encouraging people to educate themselves financially, take control of their financial future, and learn to think beyond the security of a traditional job.
