Back in April 2008, I was having a discussion with a friend of mine.  He suggested I read a book entitled Rich Dad, Poor Dad by a guy named Robert T. Kiyosaki.  He didn’t tell me a lot about the book, only that it would be an eye opener for me.  The title sounded quite intriguing, so I got a copy and read through it.  I actually read the entire book in just two evenings.  My friend was telling the truth about it.  It was indeed an eye opener!

As a result of reading this book I have generated several thousand dollars!

The main aim of the book is to increase the reader’s financial awareness, yet it is done within the context of a story which makes it very easy to read.

The book is not a “how to” manual for developing wealth, but I would highly recommend it to someone who would like to learn to achieve their financial independence.  The book broadens your thinking, helps expand your context, and teaches you to begin thinking like the rich.

I can honestly say that this book has changed how I think about money.  Especially when it comes to assets and liabilities.  Reading Rich Dad, Poor Dad has enabled me to see more of how money can work for me, instead of me working for money.

For example, I have stopped saying “I can’t afford it.”  You will never hear me say those words again.  I now simply ask myself a question when I am tempted to make that statement.  Instead of blurting out that negative phrase, I ask myself “How can I afford it?”.  By asking the question I give my brain permission to begin formulating plans to generate income, rather than telling myself that I just cannot have something.

This book opens your eyes to the way the rich think and talk about finances.  It turns out that their view of things is very different to what mine has been.  I have a lot to learn!  Rich Dad Poor Dad was a fabulous introduction to a new way of thinking for me.

I have since read several other books by Robert Kiyosaki – reviews coming soon.