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Rich Dad Poor Dad

What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not!

The rich buy assets, not the appearance of wealth.

by Robert T. Kiyosaki

Kiyosaki contrasts the money lessons of his educated but cash-strapped poor dad with those of his entrepreneurial rich dad. He argues that financial education, owning income-producing assets, and understanding the difference between assets and liabilities matter more than a high salary. The book is a personal finance primer wrapped in a parable.

It plants a foundational distinction between building assets and chasing income, which shapes how founders think about ownership, cash flow, and equity. The mindset shift toward financial education and acquiring assets is useful early in any building journey.

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