When I was still in school I read one of Kiyosaki’s most popular books, Rich Dad Poor Dad.
Immediately I do not like the book because it persuades people to NOT work hard, but to get ‘Passive Income’.
But still I was influenced, not only by the book, but also by my friends who believe in the book; “You must become an investor, and let your business become a money generating machine without you actually work too much.”
As my Ruby on Rails outsourcing business grows, so too the time needed for me for management. I was beginning to work at least 11 hours a day (starting from around 4 am), from Monday to Saturday. Most of my day is spent on managing people.
I am the boss, why should I work at all? Why not I hire professionals and let them do the work for me?
The answer is simple. Because I like my business, and just like many other entrepreneurs, I am an entrepreneur who actually LOVES working. And I’ve learned to enjoy managing people. And I’ve learned that it is FINE to do all the low level work. I’m still a small entrepreneur anyway. Be hardworking, dont follow Kiyosaki!
April 10th, 2008 at 6:21 pm
i totally agree with your opinion. kiyosaki is not good example. otherwise, god loves people who working hard for their family.
work is part of our obligation. do not follow kiyosaki other you will going to the wrong way. keep working, keep smiling
April 12th, 2008 at 5:05 pm
Good to hear the other side of the argument. I would normally advocate work less and enjoy more life, but if working brings enjoyment, then that’s totally cool! =)
May 23rd, 2008 at 4:32 am
He doesn’t say you need to become an investor, he only points out that to be financially succesful investing is usually better than managing.
It’s true that when you are inundated with work you don’t have time to look for opportunities that pass by.
If you enjoy working than there is no problem after all in life not everything is about money, it’s about achieving as much happiness as possble