Then went onto explain some of the technical jargon used in finance. He started by explaining the reasons to maximize one’s assets and minimize liabilities and methods to achieve it. What makes the book a good reading experience is that that the author doesn’t stop just by telling about the lessons he learnt from both his dads during childhood but also narrating how he applied those lessons in his life which lead to his own financial freedom. The aim of the book is to spread the significance of ‘financial literacy’ and how important being a financial literate means in our daily lives. The book tries to answer the basic question as to why rich becomes richer and poor becomes poorer. He effectively brings out the positives and negatives attached with their routine decisions.

Throughout the book the author compares the thought process and attitude of both his dads.

Make the investment in yourself and your finances, read this book.It is a story of a boy who had two dads, the real dad was poor and his friend’s dad was rich. If you don't believe you know enough about money to do well with it, knowledge dispels fear and this book is a great way to gain the knowledge. While the best investment is always in yourself, the world's currency is currently cash. While often critiqued as a heretic, liar or sham because of his unconventional seemingly simple methodology of how to think about money, there is no doubt that Robert Kiyosaki is threat to our own understanding of finance and the education system. By providing the juxtaposition of the usual rat race of finances vs's the not so conventional approach to making money, the reader is quickly overwhelmed by creative ideas and a new perception of they handle finances. It shows the contrast between those that do what the education system implored them to do and someone who knows how money works. Rich Dad Poor Dad's simple story is one that follows the plight of two children and their father's career choices. Noting the amount of classes (or lack of) we had in school around finance, business, interest rates or how to save for a house, it's no surprise that people continue to struggle into their adulthood when it comes to money. Unfortunately, based off how the world is going this is only going to rise.

Financial stress is one of the leading causes of depression and anxiety. Money doesn't buy happiness but the lack of it sure as hell limits our potential, focus and increases stress. Book - Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki.

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