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Why Robert Kiyosaki’s Advice Fails To Cure Your Financial Woes

An analysis of Robert Kiyosaki’s advice and why following only that won’t lead to a prosperous financial future.

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Me: “It’s all about how you frame it. I don’t tell myself ‘I can’t afford it.’ Instead, I tell myself ‘how can I afford it eventually?’”

“That’s from Robert Kiyosaki. Did you read his book?”

Me: “Yes, several years ago, and you?”

“Yeah.”

This was an exchange I had with one of the personal trainers at the local gym I go to every weekday. After a particularly long workout, I lingered around and spoke to him and we had an interesting conversation about all kinds of things.

Like myself, he is aspiring to make a business of his own and is passionate and caring about the people he works with. He’s an amazing individual.

And I believe that he will get there. He has the kind of attitude that inspires and pushes you to do more. It comes with the territory of being a personal trainer and helping people to get stronger, lose weight, and build the body they want.

But I know that he won’t get there from the various lessons that Robert Kiyosaki has said over the years. The reason I think

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Eric S Burdon
Eric S Burdon

Written by Eric S Burdon

I write (and sometimes do videos) about self-help for those who don't like self-help. Complete with the occasional memes and riffs on the industry that I love.

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