The tenth book in the series provides firsthand accounts of the author's startup companies, what he learned from his successes and failures, and other topics a reader needs to know in order to start a company and quickly develop it.
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Editorial Reviews
From Publishers Weekly
In this follow-up to his bestselling Rich Dad Poor Dad, Kiyosaki offers little substance and much fluff, forcing readers to wade through business cliches and unattributed statistics in order to find the few rough nuggets of entrepreneurial wisdom that make this book worth the asking price. Fear, Kiyosaki writes, is what separates employees from entrepreneurs. The latter are employees who have faced down their fears about job security and drawing their next paycheck and are willing to fail in order to be free. Kiyosaki's other maxims are decidedly less striking. Lesson 8, "What Is the Job of the Business Leader?", depends upon a triangular "team-leadership-mission" diagram that is an amalgam of current business book gimmickry. The same is true of Lesson 6, "The Three Kinds of Money"-spiritual, competitive, cooperative-which offers nothing that hasn't appeared in other business titles. He states in Chapter 1 that statistics show 90 percent of all new businesses fail within five years, a questionable figure that appears to contradict U.S. Census and Small Business Administration statistics. (Kiyosaki also neglects to mention that many small businesses that close are successful at closure.) Largely due to Kiyosaki's bombastic style, this is an inspiring read, but it bears about as much resemblance to actual entrepreneurship as steamy romance novels do to actual relationships.
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About the Author
Born and bred in Hawaii Robert Kiyosaki co- founded an international education company that operated in 7 countries, teaching business to tens of thousands of graduates. Sharon Lechter is a wife, mother, accountant, consultant to the toy and publishing industries and a business owner.
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Questions from Readers for Robert T. Kiyosaki
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Hi Robert! Ive been involved with a few network marketing companies, and none of them has panned out to making me any money at all! I live very rurally and know few people. Extended family is non supportive. My hubby was unemployed for a year, and...
Robin Brostovski
asked
Sep 2, 2012
Hello Robin. Thank you for the question. When I get in a situation that feels like a "no win" I do two things: I look at all the failures and all the losses and all the mistakes. I look at them hard and long, then I turn each failure, loss and mistake into a lesson. I learn. Mistakes are the best teachers so I learn a lot. After I've learned my many painful lessons, I reorganize, rethink and revise my opportunity. Then I act. Many times I've had to repeat this cycle over and over. But once learned, you'll never forget these painful lessons that are the keys to your success.
Robert T. Kiyosaki answered
Sep 4, 2012
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
54 of 60 people found the following review helpful
By Lin
Format:Paperback
I am amazed yet not surprised by the range of reviews. This is absolutely Robert's best book ever. I totally appreciated Sharon's input as she is a straight "A" student like me and I can identify with her intelligence. However I can also identify with Roberts academic weakness because I studied a highlly skilles E/S profession not Business so as far as business is concerned, I'm as dumb as he was in the beginning.
I have read Roberts first 3 books, listened to most of his CD's, Studied his Choose to be rich program and am presently enrolled in Coaching. Every time he starts any teaching he covers the basics so if you never read one of his other books you get an introduction to the concepts. Since the books each build on the other he refers you to the others for further details on some concepts. People like me who are serious about making the transition from employee and self employed to business owner and investor hungrily soak up every word out of Roberts mouth. I noticed that most negative reviewers admit to skimming over the book or just listening to the abridged CD. You missed the meat. I'm sorry for you. It's sad to see someone fight so hard for the right to stay the same.
I too find Robert repetitive at times but I use the opportunity to remind myself of old lessons and prepare myself for the new lesson to come. This new lesson usually stands on the foundation of the previous lesson hence why he must repeat it at least briefly.
On my own personal journey to Business owner and Investor I have found Robert's guidance on changing who you ARE and finding the WHY for your change before working on the HOW-TO PRICELESS!! People who want a GRQ (get rich quick) will never like Robert. They should stop buying his books and go elsewhere.... Read more ›
I have read Roberts first 3 books, listened to most of his CD's, Studied his Choose to be rich program and am presently enrolled in Coaching. Every time he starts any teaching he covers the basics so if you never read one of his other books you get an introduction to the concepts. Since the books each build on the other he refers you to the others for further details on some concepts. People like me who are serious about making the transition from employee and self employed to business owner and investor hungrily soak up every word out of Roberts mouth. I noticed that most negative reviewers admit to skimming over the book or just listening to the abridged CD. You missed the meat. I'm sorry for you. It's sad to see someone fight so hard for the right to stay the same.
I too find Robert repetitive at times but I use the opportunity to remind myself of old lessons and prepare myself for the new lesson to come. This new lesson usually stands on the foundation of the previous lesson hence why he must repeat it at least briefly.
On my own personal journey to Business owner and Investor I have found Robert's guidance on changing who you ARE and finding the WHY for your change before working on the HOW-TO PRICELESS!! People who want a GRQ (get rich quick) will never like Robert. They should stop buying his books and go elsewhere.... Read more ›
73 of 85 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is another in the Rich Dad Poor Dad series. In it Kiyosaki explores what it takes to transition from employee to entrepreneur and from entrepreneur to business leader. He identifies and debunks the excuses people give for not acting on their dreams, He also identifies the roadblocks that people put in their own way by not thinking clearly about what it will really take to make an idea a profitable reality.
Among the vital lessons Kiyosaki wants us to learn are:
1. A successful entrepreneur finds the right idea, the right people to act on the idea, and the right money to leverage the whole project.
2. A successful entrepreneur operates from freedom and opportunity rather than security and resources.
3. The best time to answer the tough questions about starting a business -- is before you start the business -- not when you're in the middle of it. Some of these questions are:
a. How badly do I want my own business? Why?
b. How much will I extend myself to succeed?
c. Am I afraid to fail? If so, how can I make this a strength?
d. Am I willing to educate myself on the essential components of a successful business (defining and describing team, leadership, mission and understanding product, legal, systems, communications, and cash flow)?
4. Learn how to turn bad luck into good luck.
The book is filled with easy-to-understand, but sometimes hard-to-apply advice. But hard only in the sense that most of us do not like asking ourselves the hard questions -- and then acting on those answers. However, would-be entrepreneurs can accelerate their success by a thoughtful reading and application of this book and its principles.... Read more ›
Among the vital lessons Kiyosaki wants us to learn are:
1. A successful entrepreneur finds the right idea, the right people to act on the idea, and the right money to leverage the whole project.
2. A successful entrepreneur operates from freedom and opportunity rather than security and resources.
3. The best time to answer the tough questions about starting a business -- is before you start the business -- not when you're in the middle of it. Some of these questions are:
a. How badly do I want my own business? Why?
b. How much will I extend myself to succeed?
c. Am I afraid to fail? If so, how can I make this a strength?
d. Am I willing to educate myself on the essential components of a successful business (defining and describing team, leadership, mission and understanding product, legal, systems, communications, and cash flow)?
4. Learn how to turn bad luck into good luck.
The book is filled with easy-to-understand, but sometimes hard-to-apply advice. But hard only in the sense that most of us do not like asking ourselves the hard questions -- and then acting on those answers. However, would-be entrepreneurs can accelerate their success by a thoughtful reading and application of this book and its principles.... Read more ›
191 of 229 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I will preface this with the fact that I skimmed through the book when I was at the bookstore. However, I came to the same conclusion that other reviewers have of Kiyosaki's last few books: He just rehashes the tenants of "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" over and over.
I would flip randomly at a page and read a few paragraphs and swear I was reading "Rich Dad, Poor Dad". Things like "Don't Work for Money", "Become and Entrepreneur", etc. And he went into the different types of thinking...i.e. Cash Flow Quadrant rehash.
Don't get me wrong, I am a fan of Kiyosaki and enjoy his message. I even met him in person one time and it was great. But is this what his "business" is? Just reselling millions of Americans on the hope that his books will help them? Other than his book/game empire, what is Kiyosaki's major business?? Anyways, just my two cents.
I would flip randomly at a page and read a few paragraphs and swear I was reading "Rich Dad, Poor Dad". Things like "Don't Work for Money", "Become and Entrepreneur", etc. And he went into the different types of thinking...i.e. Cash Flow Quadrant rehash.
Don't get me wrong, I am a fan of Kiyosaki and enjoy his message. I even met him in person one time and it was great. But is this what his "business" is? Just reselling millions of Americans on the hope that his books will help them? Other than his book/game empire, what is Kiyosaki's major business?? Anyways, just my two cents.
60 of 73 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
1 star reviewers should try reading the book first, then write a review.
January 3, 2006
Format:Paperback
I have to chuckle when I read reviews like the 1 star reviewer who wrote "I bought this book and then I realized it was just like Rich Dad Poor Dad." My question to this 1 star reviewer is, did you really read either this book or Rich Dad Poor Dad or did you just skim over the free stuff here on Amazon.com?
There are some similiarities of course, but the content is different, er, as those of us who actually read the book are aware.
Good love these professional bashers. They aren't doing very well in life but sure make reading the reviews on this board a very funny experience. I had to wait untill I could stop laughing before I could write this. Took me about 15 minutes and I got a real nice belly laugh out of it. So Mr. 1 star, thank you, you made my day! HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!
There are some similiarities of course, but the content is different, er, as those of us who actually read the book are aware.
Good love these professional bashers. They aren't doing very well in life but sure make reading the reviews on this board a very funny experience. I had to wait untill I could stop laughing before I could write this. Took me about 15 minutes and I got a real nice belly laugh out of it. So Mr. 1 star, thank you, you made my day! HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
More learning in the RDPD series!
I loved Rich Dad, Poor Dad.
I then read Increase Your Financial IQ, and loved that too.
Before You Quit Your Job continues to teach about the business world and how... Read more
I then read Increase Your Financial IQ, and loved that too.
Before You Quit Your Job continues to teach about the business world and how... Read more
Published 1 month ago by brianman3
5.0 out of 5 stars
Currently reading.
I'm about halfway through this book and I'm loving it so far. It gives me hope and inspires me, while still giving me realistic information about how to be a smart entrepreneur. Read more
Published 3 months ago by SB
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great way to change your mindset from an employee to an entrepreneurs...
Great way to expand your way of thinking and to open up a while new world.
Well worth reading if you are serious about being an entrepreneur
Well worth reading if you are serious about being an entrepreneur
Published 4 months ago by Juilie Mckenzie
5.0 out of 5 stars
Robert Kiyosaki helps you to make sense of your values when it comes...
Loved it! Robert Kiyosaki is great at getting you on the right path to financial success! A great CD for all interested in getting their financial house in order....
Published 4 months ago by H.A.Bustos
4.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect
Product in excellent quality , which I offered to a dear friend of mine. and she LOVED IT! May all Roberts followers find great success
Published 5 months ago by Miguel Jaime
5.0 out of 5 stars
Another solid book for those wanting to become better Entrepreneurs
Robert K. and Sharon Lechter bring you their perspectives on some of the most important thing to think about. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Christopher Crutchfield
5.0 out of 5 stars
Robert Kiyosaki: Before You Quit Your Job
This book was very good. I really enjoyed reading it and I am glad I bought it!!! It was packed with lots of information. A great read!!
Published 8 months ago by Shakayla
5.0 out of 5 stars
Quick Shipment
Ordered this book for a summer college course I'm taking and was shipped quickly. Great price for a used book.
Published 11 months ago by Mike C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Must read for starting entrepreneurs
I find Kyosaki's book really to the point (in some case rather specific for the US market, but not here) and with real life concepts, ideas and help for independent thinkers and... Read more
Published 12 months ago by paul
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good :)
The book arrived sealed in a protective cover and in good condition. I think that's good. I believe it was shipped right away from the e-mail I received but the book arrived later... Read more
Published 14 months ago by aeonsiege
