{"id":168,"date":"2025-12-14T09:16:17","date_gmt":"2025-12-14T09:16:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bitcointalker.org\/?profilegrid_blogs=who-is-robert-kiyosaki"},"modified":"2025-12-14T09:28:32","modified_gmt":"2025-12-14T09:28:32","slug":"who-is-robert-kiyosaki","status":"publish","type":"profilegrid_blogs","link":"https:\/\/bitcointalker.org\/?profilegrid_blogs=who-is-robert-kiyosaki","title":{"rendered":"Who is Robert Kiyosaki"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Best known as the author of\u00a0Rich Dad Poor Dad<\/em>\u00a0\u2014 the #1 personal finance book of all time \u2014 Robert Kiyosaki has challenged and changed the way tens of millions of people around the world think about money.<\/div>\n
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He is an entrepreneur, educator, and investor who believes in capitalism, the power of education, and opportunity for every individual to become financially free.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Early Life and Education<\/div>\n
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Robert Kiyosaki was born in Hilo, Hawaii into a family of Japanese-American heritage. His formative years were influenced by his father, Ralph H. Kiyosaki, who was a highly educated man with a Ph.D. in Education. Despite his father\u2019s academic achievements, the Kiyosaki family was far from rich.<\/p>\n

Robert\u2019s life changed dramatically when at the age of 9 he met his \u201cRich Dad,\u201d his best friend Mike\u2019s father. Rich dad was a successful entrepreneur and investor who shared crucial financial insights with Robert and his son while playing the board game\u00a0Monopoly<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Having two dads \u2014 with two very different points of view on money \u2014 who influenced Robert was difficult. He wanted to be a good son and listen to his father, but he was hungry to learn about money\u2026 a subject on which his two dad\u2019s opinions differed greatly. The contrast in their points of view, particularly about money and the paths of employee or entrepreneur or investor, were so extreme that he spent long periods of time thinking about what each was saying\u2026 and testing their theories and philosophies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Educational Background and Military Service<\/div>\n
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Robert attended college at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point in New York state where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree and a commission as a second lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps. After graduation, Robert turned down a well-paying job with Standard Oil and chose to enlist in the Marine Corps to train as a helicopter pilot who would be deployed to fight in the Vietnam War.<\/p>\n

His service in the military ended in 1973, again leaving Robert with a choice to make. While his poor dad suggested that he go back to school and get his Master\u2019s degree, his rich dad suggested he learn the number-one skill of an entrepreneur \u2014 how to sell.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Undecided, Robert chose to do both. He went to work for the Xerox Corporation during the day (where he eventually rose to become the company\u2019s top salesperson in Hawaii) while he also began taking courses in an MBA program at night. It took only six months for him to realize he had made a mistake entering the MBA program.<\/p>\n

Why? The main reason Robert left the MBA program was an insight that he would carry into later life: The lackluster caliber of the teachers. The instructors weren\u2019t business owners and had no real-world experience. They were professional teachers teaching business courses from \u201cbook knowledge\u201d alone. None of them brought any real-world experience to the subject they taught. Later in life he would revisit this as he taught and inspired millions of people when he cautioned them to \u201cchose your teachers wisely.\u201d Real-world experience \u2014having actually done, successfully, what you\u2019re teaching\u2014 was the criteria that Robert would use in choosing his own teachers and advisors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Entrepreneurial Ventures<\/div>\n
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The time spent at Xerox ignited his entrepreneurial drive. He learned that he could sell\u2026 and also discovered the entrepreneurial spirit burned within him. After leaving Xerox, he created the company Rippers, with his brother. Rippers was the first company to bring to market the nylon and Velcro\u00ae \u201csurfer\u201d wallet. Though the product was an instant success, the business was not. His first foray into the business world was not without its setbacks, including periods of financial struggle which almost forced him into bankruptcy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Vision of the Future<\/div>\n

It was during the early 1980s when Robert met and studied with R. Buckminster Fuller \u2014 a futurist, visionary, inventor, architect, and humanitarian. Bucky, as he was often called, had an immediate and immense impact on Robert.<\/p>\n

Shortly after Fuller\u2019s death in July of 1983, Robert read Bucky\u2019s final book,\u00a0Grunch of Giants<\/em>. Bucky\u2019s teachings in\u00a0Grunch<\/em>\u00a0left such a strong imprint on Robert\u2019s life that he continues to discuss them throughout many of his own books more than 30 years later.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The Rise of\u00a0Rich Dad Poor Dad<\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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In 1997, Robert Kiyosaki achieved widespread recognition with the release of his seminal book,\u00a0Rich<\/em>\u00a0Dad<\/em>\u00a0Poor Dad<\/em>. The book, which has since become an international bestseller published in virtually every language and sold in every corner of the world, challenges conventional beliefs about money and advocates for financial education as a pathway to wealth.<\/p>\n

Rich Dad Poor Dad<\/em>\u00a0recounts the story of Robert\u2019s upbringing, highlighting the stark differences in the financial philosophies of his two father figures. The book examines fundamental insights into the importance of assets, liabilities, and passive income. Kiyosaki\u2019s no-nonsense writing style, gift for simplifying complex ideas and subjects, and use of relatable anecdotes resonated with a broad audience. In learning Robert\u2019s personal story, people of all ages around the world came to believe that they too could find a path to taking control of their financial future \u2014 and aspire to financial freedom for themselves and their families. The groundswell that has made\u00a0Rich Dad Poor Dad<\/em>\u00a0the #1 Personal Finance book of all time, made that book a cornerstone \u2014 an enduring and time-tested classic \u2014 for those seeking financial literacy and independence.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The Rich Dad Company and Financial Education<\/div>\n
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In the wake of the success of\u00a0Rich<\/em>\u00a0Dad<\/em>\u00a0Poor<\/em>\u00a0Dad<\/em>, Robert co-founded The Rich Dad Company with Kim Kiyosaki. They created the company on a shared vision and mission to elevate the financial well-being of humanity. The company\u2019s offerings began with books, games, and seminars, but grew to include coaching programs, digital courses, live and livestream events and newsletters\u2014 all aimed at empowering people to take control of their financial destinies. Robert also hosts the\u00a0Rich Dad Radio Show podcast<\/a>\u00a0\u2014 The Good News and the Bad News about Money.<\/p>\n

Kiyosaki\u2019s teachings emphasize the importance of having money work for you. He encourages individuals to invest in assets, generate passive income, and adopt a mindset that fosters life-long learning on a path to financial independence. Through the Rich Dad brand, Kiyosaki has become a leading voice in the financial education space, influencing millions of people around the world to\u00a0rethink<\/em>\u00a0the way they think about money\u2026 and the actions they take to make their money work for them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Investment Philosophy and Real Estate<\/div>\n
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A key tenet of Kiyosaki\u2019s investment philosophy is the distinction between assets and liabilities. He advocates for the acquisition of income-generating assets, such as real estate and businesses, as a means to build wealth. Robert himself has been an active real estate investor for decades, leveraging his understanding of debt and taxes to make better investment decisions.<\/p>\n

Though he used real estate and business as the primary means to gain financial freedom, Robert has shared insights into other investment vehicles, including precious metals, entrepreneurship, and even cryptocurrencies. His diverse portfolio reflects a holistic approach to wealth-building that goes beyond traditional savings and employer-funded 401(k) programs or pensions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Kiyosaki\u2019s Impact on Financial Education<\/div>\n
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It is undeniable that Robert Kiyosaki continues to have a profound impact on the way people around the world think about money and investing. His advocacy for financial education as a fundamental aspect of personal development has inspired multiple generations to take control of their financial futures.<\/p>\n

Robert is the author of 32 books, including two books with Donald Trump, prior to his election as President of the United States. Robert has been a featured guest with media outlets in every corner of the world. He is a world-renowned speaker, a lifelong student and a dedicated teacher, and an outspoken and passionate global advocate for financial literacy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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