This content introduces the core principles of financial literacy and wealth building, as taught by the "Rich Dad" character from Robert Kiyosaki's book, emphasizing the contrast between traditional employment mindsets and an entrepreneurial, asset-building approach to achieve financial freedom.
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welcome to my channel my friends today I
want to take you on a journey an
exciting Journey that could change the
way you think about life money and
success what I'm about to share isn't
just a story it's a lesson that has
transformed millions of lives including
mine we're talking about Rich Dad Poor
Dad one of the most powerful books ever
written on how to achieve Financial
Freedom imagine this you're a young boy
or girl growing up watching the adults
in your life one person says study hard
get a good job and save money another
says learn how money Works make it work
for you and build
wealth two completely opposite ideas
which one would you
follow this was the life of Robert
kosaki the author of Rich Dad Poor Dad
he had two father figures in his life
two men with very different beliefs he
called them his Poor Dad and his Rich
Dad Poor Dad was his biological father a
highly educated man with a good job he
worked as a teacher and always believed
that success comes from working hard
getting good grades and climbing the
career ladder but despite his education
Poor Dad struggled he lived paycheck to
paycheck worried about paying bills and
believed that talking about money was
impolite Rich Dad on the other hand was
not highly educated he didn't have a
fancy degree or a government job but he
had something even more valuable
knowledge about money Rich Dad owned
businesses made Investments and believed
that Financial education was more
important than formal education he said
you don't work for money
you make money work for
you now imagine being a young boy like
Robert standing between these two men
both of them are giving you advice but
their advice couldn't be more different
Poor Dad said get a good job for
security Rich Dad said create jobs for
others Poor Dad said money is the root
of all evil rich dad said the lack of
money is the root of all all evil Robert
was confused at first he loved both of
them but he started noticing something
Poor Dad despite his intelligence was
always stressed about money Rich Dad
despite not being as educated was always
relaxed and confident about his future
one day Robert asked Rich Dad why are
you so confident about money and Rich
Dad replied with a smile because I
understand how it works most people
don't they work hard all their lives for
money but never learn how to make it
work for
them that one sentence changed
everything for Robert it planted a seed
in his mind a seed of curiosity he
decided to learn from Rich Dad to
understand his secrets and to follow his
footsteps now let's pause here for a
moment and reflect on this isn't this
the reality for so many of us we grow up
being told go to school get a good job
and save for
retirement but has anyone ever taught us
how to handle money how to grow it how
to escape the cycle of working just to
pay bills your mindset about money
shapes your future if you see money as
something scary or evil you'll always
struggle with it but if you see money as
a tool something you can control and
grow you'll open the door to freedom and opportunity
opportunity
think about it if you had two paths in
front of you one leading to financial
struggles and the other to Financial
Freedom wouldn't you want to know how to
choose the right one that's exactly what
we'll uncover
today Rich Dad continued teaching Robert
and every conversation opened Robert's
eyes wider one day Rich Dad said
something that Robert could not forget
the rich don't work for money Robert was
puzzled he thought what do you mean
isn't money the reason people work Rich
Dad explained with a smile no Robert the
poor and middle class work for money but
the rich make money work for them that
is the difference Rich Dad explained how
most people live their lives in a cycle
a trap he called the rat race he said
when you're young you go to school
there you're taught to study hard so you
can get a good job once you get a job
you work hard to earn money with that
money you buy things like a house or a
car but those things come with bills
mortgages loans taxes and repairs so you
work even harder to pay for them it never
never
ends Rich Dad paused and added people
think they're working for Financial Security
Security
but they're actually working for their
boss the government and the bank the
harder they work the deeper they get
into this cycle this is why they never
escape the rat race imagine a man named
John Jon earns $3,000 a month as soon as
Jon gets a raise and starts earning
$44,000 what does he do he buys a bigger
house a better car or a new phone his
expenses grow with his income instead of
saving or investing he keeps spending
now Jon has to work even harder to cover
these new expenses this cycle keeps him trapped
trapped
forever Robert nodded he realized that
this was exactly what his Poor Dad was
doing Rich Dad then asked Robert do you
know what Financial Freedom means Robert
shook his head Rich Dad explained
Financial Freedom means having enough
income from your Investments or assets
to cover your expenses when you reach
that point you don't have to work unless
you want to your money works for you he
continued people think being rich is
about having a high-paying job but even
someone earning a lot can be broke if
their expenses are too high true wealth
comes from having assets that generate
income not from earning a big salary
Rich Dad gave Robert a simple but
lifechanging lesson about assets and
liabilities an asset is something that
puts money into your pocket even when
you're not working a liability is
something that takes money out of your
pocket one case one buying a car a young
man saves $110,000 and buys a car the
car needs fuel maintenance and insance
Insurance over time the car loses value
this is a liability because it takes
money out of his
pocket case two investing in property
another man saves the same
$10,000 and buys a small piece of land
he rents it out for $200 a month over
time the land's value increases and it
continues to generate income this is an
asset because it puts money into his
pocket Robert was amazed he realized how
often people confuse liabilities for
assets a house a car or even expensive
clothes may feel like wealth but they
don't generate income they cost money
Rich Dad told Robert the rich buy assets
first they invest in things that make
money for them businesses real estate
stocks and even education to increase
their skills
these Investments generate passive
income once they have enough assets they
can afford luxuries without worrying about
about
money Rich Dad gave Robert another
example to make it clear think of two
families both earn $5,000 a month family
a spends all their money on rent food
and entertainment at the end of the
month they have nothing left family B on
the other hand spends only only
$4,000 and invests $11,000 in stocks
over time their Investments grow and
they start earning $500 a month from
dividends eventually this passive income
grows large enough to cover their
expenses family B becomes financially
free while family a is still stuck in
the rat race Robert was beginning to
understand that it wasn't about how much
money you earned it was about how you
Managed IT Rich Dad told Robert most
people think I can't afford it but the
rich think how can I afford it this
small change in mindset makes a huge
difference he explained when you say I
can't afford it your brain shuts down
but when you ask how can I afford it
your brain starts looking for Solutions
Rich Dad gave Robert a task
whenever you want something but think
you can't afford it write down three
ways you could make it happen maybe you
can cut unnecessary expenses work on a
side hustle or learn a skill that pays
more this exercise will train your mind
to think like the
rich Robert was still hesitant about
investing he asked Rich Dad what if I
lose my money Rich Dad smiled that's the
difference between the rich and the poor
the poor are afraid of losing money so
they never take risks the rich
understand that failure is a part of
learning if you make a mistake you don't
give up you learn and try again Rich Dad
shared a plan with Robert for Building
Wealth even with limited money one track
your expenses write down everything you
spend money on for a month identify
unnecessary expenses you can cut
two start small begin with small
Investments like stocks or a savings
account that earns interest three learn
every day read books attend seminars or
find mentors who can teach you about
money four build
assets first focus on buying assets like
rental properties or starting a side
business before spending on luxuries
five reinvest profits don't spend the
money you earn from
Investments reinvest it to grow your wealth
wealth
faster as Robert started following Rich
dad's advice he noticed a change in his
thinking he no longer saw money as
something to be spent immediately
instead he saw it as a tool to create
more money he began looking for
opportunities to invest and slowly but
Sur surely his mindset shifted from
scarcity to
abundance Rich dad's lessons were
starting to change Robert's Life One
Step at a Time Robert's Journey with
Rich Dad took another turn when Rich Dad
said to become wealthy you must first
learn how to control your emotions this
puzzled Robert he asked what do emotions
have to do with money Rich Dad smiled
and replied everything
most people let fear and greed control
their financial decisions these emotions
keep them poor Rich Dad explained fear
is what drives people to stay in jobs
they hate they fear not having enough
money to pay bills so they settle for a
paycheck instead of taking risks to create
create
wealth this fear traps them in the rat
race imagine someone wants to start
their own business but they don't why
they're afraid of failing they're afraid
of losing money or being judged so
instead of trying they stay in a job
that pays just enough to survive but
never enough to
thrive Rich Dad then added the rich face
fear too but they don't let it stop them
they understand that fear is normal but
action is what matters if you want to
succeed you must feel the fear and move
forward anyway Rich Dad explained that
greed is another emotion that keeps
people trapped greed makes people
believe that more money will make them
happy they think if I buy this car I'll
feel successful if I buy this big house
people will respect me but these things
only create more expenses and stress he
continued true happiness doesn't come
from owning things it comes from freedom
freedom to do what you love and spend
time with the people you care about and
that freedom comes from building assets
not spending money on things you don't
need Rich Dad told Robert if you want to
control your emotions you need knowledge
most people are afraid of money because
they don't understand it they don't know
how to invest so they avoid it they
don't know how taxes work so they
overpay they don't know how to grow
wealth so they stay poor he encouraged
Robert to start learning about one
Investments understanding stocks real
estate and other ways to grow Money Two
taxes learning how the rich legally Pay
Less in taxes by using smart strategies
three the market knowing when to buy and
when to sell Rich Dad emphasized the
more you know the less afraid you'll be
knowledge gives you power over your fear
one of Rich dad's most powerful lessons
was about changing how you see money he
told Robert stop thinking like a
consumer start thinking like an investor
for example imagine you earn
$1,000 a consumer will spend it on
clothes gadgets or entertainment an
investor will ask how can I use this
$11,000 to make more money they might
buy stocks start a small business or
invest in a course to learn new skills
over time the Investor's money grows
while the consumer's money
disappears rich dad taught Robert how to
see opportunities that others Miss he
said most people don't recognize
opportunities because they're too busy
working or spending the rich are always
looking for chances to grow their wealth
he gave Robert an
exercise when you walk down the street
don't just look at
Shops ask yourself how could I own one
of these what does this business need to
succeed train your mind to think like an
owner not just a
customer Robert started practicing this
and found that the world was full of
opportunities a small Cafe for sale an
old house that could be renovated and
rented out or even a we sight idea that
could grow into a
business as Robert began to learn and
apply Rich dad's lessons he faced doubts
from others people told him you're too
young to invest or that's too risky even
his Poor Dad warned him to focus on a
safe job instead of chasing dreams Rich
Dad advised Robert people will always
criticize what they don't understand but
remember they're speaking from their own
fears not yours if you listen to them
you'll end up like them stuck in the rat
race he encouraged Robert to stay
focused and Surround himself with
like-minded people who believed in
growth and success Rich Dad told Robert
you don't have to start big in fact
small wins are the best way to build
confidence he shared an example of a
young woman who wanted to start
investing but had only
$50 instead of waiting to save a large
amount she began buying shares of small
companies over time her Investments grew
and she gained the confidence to take
bigger risks Rich Dad explained success
is built step by step each small win
gives you the courage to aim higher Rich
Dad also emphasized the role of daily
habits in achieving wealth he told
Robert your habits determine your future
if you save and invest a little every
month it will grow over time but if you
spend everything you earn you'll stay
stuck he recommended a simple habit one
pay yourself first set aside a portion
of your income for savings or
investments before paying any bills or
expenses two track your progress keep a
journal of your financial growth seeing
your progress will motivate you to keep
going Rich Dad warned Robert about one
common mistake
impatience he said most people give up
because they don't see results quickly
they expect to become rich overnight but
Building Wealth takes time discipline and
and
consistency when you plant a seed you
don't see results immediately you have
to water it protect it from pests and wait
wait
over time it grows into a strong tree
that provides fruit for years wealth is the
the
same money is a tool not the goal the
goal is freedom the freedom to live life
on your terms to follow your passions
and to help others once you achieve that
you'll truly understand what it means to be
be
rich Robert left that day feeling more
inspired than ever he was determined to
to break free from the rat race build
assets and create the life he had always
dreamed of one day after many lessons
Rich Dad told
Robert now you're ready for the most
important truth about becoming wealthy
success is not about luck or Talent it's
about mindset hard work and
action Robert leaned in closer eager to
hear more Rich Dad explained many people
dream of becoming rich but very few take
action they wait for the perfect time
the perfect opportunity or the perfect
idea but the truth is there is no
perfect time the best time to start is
now he gave Robert an example imagine
two friends one says I'll start saving
and investing when I make more
money the other start small saving just
$10 a week 10 years later the second
friend has built a fortune while the
first is still waiting for the right
time Rich Dad continued opportunities
are everywhere but only those who act on
them see results don't wait until you're
ready start with what you have Rich Dad
also taught Robert that failure is not
the opposite of success it's a part of
the journey every successful person has
failed many times he said he shared a
story about a businessman who started
five companies all of which failed
people laughed at him and called him a
fool but he didn't give up on his sixth
attempt he built a company that became
wildly successful and changed his life
Rich Dad smiled and said do you think he
would have succeeded if he stopped after
his first failure Rich Dad emphasized
the importance of self-discipline in
achieving Financial Freedom he said it's
easy to spend money but it takes
discipline to save and invest it always
pay yourself first even if you have
bills or debts set aside a portion of
your income for savings or investments
before spending on anything else Rich
Dad explained this habit forces you to
be creative and resourceful with the
rest of your money it also builds the
discipline you need to grow your wealth
rich dad noticed that many people let
their doubts stop them from pursuing
their dreams he told Robert your
thoughts create your reality if you
focus on your fears you'll find reasons
to fail but if you focus on your dreams
you'll find ways to
succeed as their lessons came to an end
Rich Dad shared one final surprising
piece of advice
the richest people are those who give
back Robert was confused how does giving
make you richer he asked Rich Dad
explained when you help others you
create value whether it's sharing
knowledge mentoring someone or donating
to a cause giving back multiplies your
success it brings fulfillment and
strengthens your network which often
leads to even greater
opportunities he told Robert a story
about a wealthy man who started a
scholarship fund for underprivileged
students not only did this act of
generosity change hundreds of lives but
it also brought the man immense joy and
recognition which opened doors to new
Partnerships and
businesses Rich dad's last piece of
advice was simple but powerful the
moment you stop learning you stop
growing years later later Robert looked
back on his journey and realized how
rich dad's lessons had transformed his
life he had built wealth not just in
money but also in Freedom confidence and
the ability to help others Robert shared
this message no matter where you are in
life you have the power to change your
future it doesn't matter if you're
starting with nothing what matters is
your mindset and your willingness to
take action well wealth is not just
about money it's about creating a life
where you can follow your passions help
others and Live Without Regrets as you
finish this story remember your journey
to Financial Freedom begins today start
small stay consistent learn from your
failures dream big and never ever give
up because the only limit to your
success is the limit you place on
yourself the world is full of
opportunities waiting for you to take
the first step your time is now make it count
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