5 lessons on how to make money from 'Rich Dad Poor Dad' writer Robert Kiyosaki
Published on: Dec. 11, 2025, 7 a.m. | Source: Times of India
When Robert Kiyosaki released Rich Dad Poor Dad in 1997, he probably didn’t imagine it would become one of the world’s most influential personal-finance books. But here we are, over two decades later - still quoting his “rich vs poor mindset” examples in everyday money conversations.Before we dive into the lessons, it helps to know where he comes from. Kiyosaki was born in Hawaii to a well-educated father who worked in the education system, this was the “Poor Dad” in his story: smart, hardworking, but stuck in the traditional cycle of job → salary → bills.The “Rich Dad” was the father of his childhood friend, a businessman who understood money, risk, assets and cash flow long before these became mainstream buzzwords. Kiyosaki grew up absorbing both philosophies, comparing them, and figuring out what truly builds wealth. That tug-of-war is what shaped his thinking.Today, his core message remains simple: making money is not just about earning more, it’s about thinking differently. Here are five of his most powerful, practical lessons that still hold up, especially in a world where financial freedom often feels like a moving target.
