ABOUT THE BOOK

Rich Dad Poor Dad is written by Robert T. Kiyosaki and Sharon Lechter. It advocates the
importance of financial literacy, financial independence and building wealth through investing
in assets, real estate investing, starting and owning businesses, as well as increasing one's
financial intelligence. 

Originally published: 1997

Authors: Robert Kiyosaki, Sharon Lechter

Original language: English
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Robert Toru Kiyosaki is an American entrepreneur, businessman and author. Kiyosaki
is the founder of Rich Global LLC and the Rich Dad Company, a private financial
education company that provides personal finance and business education to people
through books and videos. 

Born: 8 April 1947 ,  Hilo, Hawaii, United States

Education: United States Merchant Marine Academy (1965–1969),

 University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo, Hilo High School

Awards: Air Medal

Full name: Robert Toru Kiyosaki

Nationality: American, Japanese
Objective of book
• The goal of Rich Dad Poor Dad is to motivate you to develop your own
unique path to financial freedom. 
• Strengths
• Provides a contrarian view that is different from the “common knowledge”
found in most personal finance education
• Focuses on turning income you earn into assets that produce even more
income
• Encourages controlling spending and expenses
• Explains why investors should focus on real estate vs. other asset types
• Emphasizes the power of thought and continual learning
• Talks about taking action instead of just thinking about it
 THERE IS A NEED
 The”RAT RACE”-the birth of another
hardworking generation.
 You accountant and banker stuck in a
same traffic jam.
 Each child need more education –
Different Education and Different set of
rules
 Importance of financial and
communication skills.
 The Lack of
money is
root of all
evil.
LESSION 1: RICH DON’T WORK FOR
MONEY