How the rich father changed the poor father how I think about money – Rich Dad Poor Dad
A few weeks ago I finally sat down and read Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki. I did not search for hot money hacks or get-rich-prominent arrangements—I just wanted to understand what made this book a perennial favorite.
What I got was not attractive tricks. This was a change—a way of seeing money and work that felt simple, but deep. And it started with something I could easily relate.
Two dads, two monetary worlds
Kiyosaki grew up with two father figures:
- His poor father – a teacher who worked for education, a stable job and a salary.
- His rich father – no college degree, but when it came to investment, he became an entrepreneur, business lover and fearless.
By reading their stories, I began to think in two ways I saw the money in the families around me: the Security Road and the Way of Opportunity. This made me realize how subtle beliefs shape everything—how we look at safety, what we are scared of and what we try.
A simple life awareness
The “AHA” moment for me was a basic realization:
Your home, as long as it doesn’t make money, is a commitment—not a property.
That line hit the house. Most of us believe that being the owner of a house is a financial victory. But if it costs more in interest, maintenance and taxes, it’s the same—well, it’s a drain, not an advantage.
“With a rich mindset, you can see that the house … is actually a responsibility.”
And they were right. One round helped me reconsider other “big purchases”, which I always gave.
Why does this book look different
Kiyosaki does not just give lectures—you feel that you are in conversation with an old friend, who questions everything you learned:
- Why is school preparation focused on jobs, not money construction?
- Why do we consider more income = rich status?
- And why are we never talking about something that really makes money?
This intellectual style—telling stories through questions—told me the advice. It seems like a friend stops you to look closely at your beliefs.
What for me changed
After reading, I did not start day trading or buying rental properties (not yet, anyway). But I did:
- Revise my expenses and classify them into assets versus liabilities.
- Ask myself, “In fact, how can I afford it?” instead of “I can’t.”
- Start reading more about basic investments, just to learn the language.
This mentality has begun to shape the rounds for how I plan—even if my bank account does not explode overnight.
Let’s be real
The book is not perfect. Some advice—Penny Stock Strategy or MLM Ideas—raises your eyebrows and requires vigilance. Reddit discussions bring them up, and it is good to vet the ideas instead of taking everything at face value.
But here’s the case: You don’t have to buy every strategy. You just need to open your mind to new opportunities. To realize that you’ve been looking at everything through the financial lens of others—and you can change it.
Final take
Rich Dad Poor Dad is not a treasure map. It’s like a pair of glasses—one that helps you see hidden money habits, blind spots and old beliefs. This is not about how rich you can be tomorrow. This is about how you start thinking differently today.
If you ever feel stuck—like you’re watching others move forward while you stand still—this book gives you an invitation. To question the story you’ve been told. To start seeing what else is possible.
And that invitation? It is worth accepting.
