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Review of Robert Kiyosaki's Book:
"Rich Kid Smart Kid"
by MatthewC |
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It looks like Robert Kiyosaki has struck again with his new book "Rich
Kid Smart Kid". It is definitely the Kiyosaki style of writing we have come to expect, inspiring, and a little
mind-bending.
This time Robert departs from the first 3 Rich Dad books and goes back to his educational ideas first explored
in "If you want to be Rich & Happy, Dont Go to School". It would seem like he has come full circle.
While his financial opinions are certainly covered, Robert really delves into the learning process, self-identity,
and the effectiveness of conventional education with children. The interesting thing about all his discussion about
children is that a lot of the observations and advice he gives can just as easily be used by the adults in learning
about one self.
Robert, once again, brings out even more personal stories of his own past, his Smart Dad (Poor Dad), and his Rich
Dad. I noticed that Robert is much more "respectful" in tone of his biological father and mother this
go around. Of course, I admit to having a personal bias to enjoying the personal life stories and life lessons
of anyone that I respect.
Much of the focus on children is really helping children discover their inner "genius", preserving their
self-confidence and curiousity so that they can grow up and discover their own path successfully.
As with each book Robert releases, he includes his latest observations and commentary of the latest events surrounding
us and how it impacts us. Reading this book can be a bit scary. It really paints a depressing picture for any parent
who raises their child today UNLESS they do something about it.
Times have changed. So must the parent and the child. And although I have no children of my own (nor do I plan
to have any in the near future), it really did make me think a lot about the educational system (like his pre-Rich
Dad book did) and the influence of parents on children and children on society.
All in all, another great book covering some new (and somewhat controversial) ground. I highly recommend it.
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