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In your opinion, how can u summarise this book?

Mohammad Kermani 1-Have your own work and work for yourself.
2-Job is different with trade. You should have your own trade and Job.
3-You should do stuff what You like t…more1-Have your own work and work for yourself.
2-Job is different with trade. You should have your own trade and Job.
3-You should do stuff what You like to do (as successful people).
4-The rich buy assets. The poor only have expenses. The middle class buys liabilities they think are assets. The poor and the middle class work for money. The rich have money work for them.
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So many complaints about how this book doesn't give step by step, however, no one names any. Could someone name some concrete financial books with steps or action points? I'm definitely a novice in this area.

Dwayne Finance:
The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J. Stanley (who studied and interviewed actual millionaires to write the book).
The Richest Man in Babylon …moreFinance:
The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J. Stanley (who studied and interviewed actual millionaires to write the book).
The Richest Man in Babylon (which gives similar advice to what the actual millionaires did, without the scientific research).

Psychology/Business:
Give and Take by Adam Grant
The Art of the Start by Guy Kawasaki
There's a few others, but start with these. Burn Rich Dad. Why? See here: http://johntreed.com/blogs/john-t-ree...(less)

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This book is very generalized, sounds good but, without any details like where to start getting capital?

Jao Romero Obviously, you write a fantastical story and pretend to be an investment guru. You sell overpriced seminars, and pretty soon, you have your capital.

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What rich people teach their students better than that of poor?

Mr Smart Rich people teach many concepts about money and finances that the not so rich ones (read 'the poor ones') cannot teach their students or kids. Rich Da…moreRich people teach many concepts about money and finances that the not so rich ones (read 'the poor ones') cannot teach their students or kids. Rich Dad Poor Dad is full of many much concepts. This book inspires and motivates us to reprogram our minds and finances to escape from the Rat Race of “Get up, Go for Job and Pay Bill.”

Robert Kiyosaki is not against having a job. But, he is certainly against the Rat Race. At one point in this book, he even suggests keeping day time job and minding your own business. It means to earn money through a job, set aside a sizeable portion of your earnings before spending a single penny and invest your savings in passive income producing assets. You can watch this animated video to know more about Robert’s philosophy of Mind Your Own Business:
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I found this book very helpful and inspiring to my future, i liked that is straight to the point and the stories he tells are actually relatable and realistic. its a little long for me since is an economics book but it goes by fast?

Mr Smart Yes, it is a little lengthy book. But, you need not to worry now. You can watch animated videos based on Rich Dad Poor Dad on YouTube. You will find t…moreYes, it is a little lengthy book. But, you need not to worry now. You can watch animated videos based on Rich Dad Poor Dad on YouTube. You will find these videos not only informative but also entertaining.

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