Feb. 27, 2006 - Rich Dad Poor Dad - Part I |
(Below is Part I of a three-part series on the book, Rich Dad Poor Dad, by Robert Kiyosaki with Sharon Lechter. Click on these links to read Part II or Part III.)
Introduction
It's time to be controversial and stick my neck out.
What you are about to read flies in the face of the glowing reviews and fawning attention given to the book Rich Dad Poor Dad and its author Robert Kiyosaki.
It's time someone in the Christian community declared, "The Emperor Has No Clothes!"
Where to Begin?
This topic has been simmering in my mind since I first read the book about five years ago. The problem is that there is so much wrong that it's hard to know where to begin. Indeed, one could devote an entire blog or website to it.
Let me first tackle the shortest and easiest part by acknowledging the few good points about Rich Dad Poor Dad:
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It's Interesting to Read - Kiyosaki does a great job of keeping reader interest from chapter to chapter, especially for a book about a topic (real estate investing) that most people would never touch.
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The Stories & Examples Are Vivid - Kiyosaki has an anecdote or entertaining story to illustrate every major point. This brings the concepts home with clarity.
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The Diagrams Are Simple - Kiyosaki uses excellent diagrams to explain basic accounting and financial principals that any reader can follow and understand.
- It's Inspiring - After reading through the book, despite its many flaws, it's tough not to be inspired.
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It Contains a Few Sound Principles - Avoid consumer debt, build assets, be entrepreneurial, don't trust the education system, don't rely on the government for your well-being. It's all simplistic stuff we've heard before, but good nevertheless.
These are great things to find in a financial book but that doesn't mean Rich Dad Poor Dad is worth reading or that Kiyosaki is a man worth listening to. He is a great communicator, motivator, salesman, guru -- whatever you want to call him -- so it's easy to see why he is a best selling author.
The Sad Reality
Just don't call Kiyosaki the many other adjectives he'd like to claim -- honest, truthful, consistent, investing genius, or real estate tycoon. Yes, that's right, most of what you read in Rich Dad Poor Dad is undocumented and quite likely pure fiction. On top of all of that, the very premise of the book is unbiblical and anti-Christian. But what do you expect? That's Kiyosaki's background.
You wouldn't know any of this, however, based on all the Christian leaders who cozy up to Kiyosaki, the churches that invite him to speak, or the bookstores and homeschool vendors who promote his materials and philosophies.
Christians have not done their homework. Instead, it has been the secular financial media and a few others that have done the real homework -- all while the church sleeps and lends its credibility to Rich Dad Poor Dad and Kiyosaki.
Specific Problems
Below and continuing through Part II and Part III are the specific problems with Rich Dad Poor Dad that I find the most troubling. Please note that when I refer to page numbers that my copy of the book was printed in 2000. It's entirely possible that the page numbers are not the same in earlier or later editions.
Problem #1 - Kiyosaki Mocks, Twists, & Contradicts Scripture
Right off the bat in the seventh paragraph of chapter one (page 13), Kiyosaki let's us in on the underlying philosophy of greed that permeates his book and way of life. In so doing, he clearly mocks and contradicts the Bible.
"For example, one dad [Poor Dad] would say, 'The love of money is the root of all evil.' The other [Rich Dad], 'The lack of money is the root of all evil.'"
It turns out that Poor Dad is closest to the biblical truth expressed by Paul in I Timothy 6:10. "For the love of money is a root of all sorts of evil, and some by longing for it have wandered away from the faith, and pierced themselves with many a pang." Kiyosaki's statement makes a mockery of God's word.
His statement also contradicts Scripture in two ways. First, he advocates ignoring the clear biblical wisdom espoused by Poor Dad. Second, he implies that simply having enough money can eliminate most or all of the evil in the world.
Scripture teaches, however, that evil proceeds from the human heart (Jeremiah 17:9, Matthew 15:19). Money isn't the remedy Jesus offers to humanity in a broken and fallen world.
Rather than see the human heart as the problem, however, Kiyosaki focuses on the mind. Rich Dad says on page 47,
"Because it is ignorance about money that causes so much greed and so much fear."
The implication is that if only we were better-educated (presumably through Kiyosaki's books, tapes, and seminars), then everything would be okay. How nice and simple. How wrong! (It is people like Kiyosaki who really fan the flames of greed and fear through books like Rich Dad Poor Dad.)
Kiyosaki repeats his philosophy in the second paragraph of chapter nine (page 165).
"I believe that each of us has a financial genius within us. The problem is, our financial genius lies asleep, waiting to be called upon. It lies asleep because our culture has educated us into believing that the love of money is the root of all evil." [emphasis added]
Again, the Scriptural truth is mocked while the pursuit of money is exalted. That is the basis for all that Kiyosaki believes and teaches -- accumulating money is the game of life.
"If you call on your financial genius, you can have all the goodies of life, get rich and pay bills, without sacrificing the good life. And that is financial intelligence." (page 177)
No, that is a financial pipe dream. Or let's call it the gospel according to Kiyosaki. But don't mistake it for the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Kiyosaki, for his part, believes his advice does line up with Scripture. He is quoted in SmartMoney magazine (Karma Chameleon by Eleanor Laise, February 2003, pages 97-103) as stating at a church seminar:
"Every one of my books comes from a biblical principle. The word becomes flesh."
Implying that his teaching is akin to the Incarnation is further mockery of Scripture and an insult to God. Kiyosaki may stumble across some biblical truths (avoid consumer debt, etc.), but the foundation of his book is the greedy pursuit of the Almighty Dollar, not the Lord Almighty.
Kiyosaki even manages to pervert some of the biblical principles he recommends. Giving and generosity are examples. Rich Dad states on page 184,
"If you want something, you first need to give."
Later on that same page Kiyosaki continues,
"I just trust that the principle of reciprocity is true, and I give what I want. I want money, so I give money, and it comes back in multiples."
The principles of giving and generosity are Scriptural, but Kiyosaki's motivation is all wrong. Giving to get is not the same as giving out of concern or love for others. The Bible teaches that "God sees not as man sees, for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart." (I Samuel 16:7) God rewards giving because of the motivation of the heart, not just because a person gives. Again, Kiyosaki shows his true stripes of self-centered greed.
God does bless His people and money is one such blessing He provides. There is nothing wrong with money per se or being rich. But the Bible also warns us not to trust in or set our hearts on money as noted above in I Timothy 6:10. Solomon put it in much more eloquent terms in Proverbs 23:4-5, "Do not weary yourself to gain wealth, cease from your consideration of it. When you set your eyes on it, it is gone. For wealth certainly makes itself wings, like an eagle that flies toward the heavens."
In the Bible, there is only one character portrayed as consistently mocking God's word and twisting it for his own ends -- Satan (see Genesis 3:1-6; Job 1:9; Matthew 4:1-9). It is that same spirit behind Kiyosaki's deceptions. He is a wolf in sheep's clothing.
Where are the shepherds of God's flock when the wolf comes? Unfortunately, they're standing up on stage introducing him to their congregations or recommending his materials!
Click on the links below to continue with...
Part II
Part III
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Feb. 27, 2006 - recommended resources |
| Posted by Anonymous |
Hello,
I look forward to reading the rest of your posts on this and sharing them with my husband. We just read RDPD together and although we were inspired to be more prudent financially, my husband also found many of the same twisted biblical problems that you have pointed out (or will be planning on posting).
I wonder, are there any resources you DO recommend reading that are both Biblically sound and financially prudent? Also, what do you think of the board game he created? Have you ever seen/tried it? I have been very intrigued by it because I love to make learning new principles "fun" for my kids. And, I am NOT a math mind...
Thanks,
Phyllis |
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Feb. 27, 2006 - Thank you |
| Posted by Jammie |
| for putting this book in it's proper place by analyzing it through the Biblical Worldview that is lacking in so many so called Christian leaders. (Also commented on your wife's blog about it.) |
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Mar. 1, 2006 - Why is it... |
| Posted by Confessor |
That everyone who is teaching about financial strategies (and many of his strategies are good ideas) has to have a new age philosophy attached to them?
That being said, we have to remember that while Richard is fanning the flames of greed, it is us Christians that are so afflicted with greed that we're willing to buy into any justification of it.
The author, while there is plenty of evil in him, is only half the problem.
The serpent couldn't eat the the fruit of good and evil by itself. |
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Mar. 2, 2006 - Recommended Resources |
| Posted by stevebraun |
Phyllis, thank you for your comments and very good question. I will make it a point to do a post in the near future on the topic of recommended resources so that everyone can benefit from the information.
I have not seen or played Kiyosaki's game. However, Laurie Bluedorn left a comment under Part III saying that the game "Cashflow" just turned out to be a "glorified Monopoly" game. I'd take her word on it. Besides, as a consumer I would not want to pour one dime into supporting Kiyosaki's empire.
As far as teaching your children, there is nothing complex about money beyond addition, subtraction, and multiplication. The key principles that define financial success are more related to a person's character than anything else. Beyond that, it is a matter of adhering to some sound principles from Scripture and learning a few other practical concepts -- time value of money, etc. We will look at some resources in this area when I do a post about recommended resources.
Thanks!
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Mar. 2, 2006 - Reply to Jammie |
| Posted by stevebraun |
Thank you for your comment and for the wonderful post on your blog about my Rich Dad Poor Dad review. I appreciate it! Hopefully we will make an impact and save some others from following the Pied Piper of Greed.
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Mar. 2, 2006 - Reply to Confessor |
| Posted by stevebraun |
Thank you for your comment. I don't know that "everyone" teaching about finances has a New Age worldview (see my earlier comment to Phyllis regarding recommended resources). But it does seem many of the secular books do. I can think of two reason for this. First, we all like to hear something new or creative. A sensational story (even if it's a lie) is more interesting than hearing what "normal" folks do. That's the nature of the entertainment media to drive sales. Second, our society puts a premium on things happening quickly. We all want to be rich and retired early, don't we? It's appealing to think that you can be independently wealthy by age 30 or 40 or 50 - whatever - just by following some "proven" formula or applying "secret techniques." Nobody is interested in following the humdrum, time-tested (and I would argue more biblically supported) method of working and creating wealth over time. It's more exciting to think we can make 25% or more every year on our investments than to settle for an average of 10% -- never mind that few, if any, actually achieve 25% over any extended period of time. But it's fun to try! People don't learn until they get burned and lament the wasted years and money. That's our nature.
Which leads me to your other thought. Yes, it is our own greed that makes it possible for a complete liar to sell millions of books and be famous. We WANT to believe it's true, even when it's proven that it isn't. Very sad. In a worldly sense, I congratulate Kiyosaki for finding a way to tap into people that way. He really hit the mother load. But at what price? As I said, "He has his reward in full." Honesty and integrity produce a different fruit and yield other rewards that are manifest in eternity. I pray he repents rather than miss out.
Thanks also for your posting about my Rich Dad Poor Dad review on your blog.
Fight the good fight!
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Mar. 2, 2006 - I want to thank you for this brave article. |
| Posted by Testimony |
My Bible study leader told me to read this book. I read this book and was so uncomfortable in my spirit. He says some things that are true and make sense, but didn't Satan give half-truths to Jesus in the desert.
I found this book to be so biblically off that it was scary. I notice that lots of Christians were promoting him. I thought that it was only me who thought that this man was deceptive. Thank you once again for sharing the truth.
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Mar. 2, 2006 - Reply to Testimony |
| Posted by stevebraun |
Thanks for visiting and leaving a comment. Unfortunately, you are correct that lots of Christians have been promoting this book. Your comment fits my opening analogy to "The Emperor's Clothes" perfectly. When it seems that everyone is praising someone or something as really good, it is very difficult to run against the current, even when the flaws are so obvious (such as the emperor really being naked). That's because we're afraid that we've missed something and don't want to look "dumb" or "not with it" to others. Be brave and do not lose heart. Speak out. Tell the truth. Let others know. In the end the truth shall prevail.
Thanks!
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Mar. 6, 2006 - Pump The Brakes |
| Posted by Nicholas Ochiel |
Firstly, I would like to congratulate Steve on an incisive, if not impassioned, analysis of the work of a man who can best be described as a charlatan. My main misgivings about feel-good-how-to-get-rich books like Kiyosaki's is that they are not based on sound research methodology. Elsewhere I commented that many of these books suffer from *survivorship bias* , do not accurately analyse the facts and seek to overstimlate the reader rather than educate them ( http://www.cocomment.com/article/16033 ).
This modern approach - *stimulate don't educate* - is useful for those who are intent on selling to the disillusioned masses who are looking for a saviour or magic pill. It isn't useful for those of us who seek genuine academic discourse and pratical facts instead of Sydney Sheldon-style fiction ( http://billionairebusinessman.blogspot.com/2006/03/nobody-is-coming.html ).
It is in that same vein that I would like to encourage caution when criticising those who have obtained or are in the process of obtaining great wealth. Too often, religious types rail against wealthy individuals and cite immorality as reasons not to learn from them. This has happened throughout history. The rich are always criticized and denigrated.
In the comments, I got the sense that readers are rather quick to jump to a conclusion that emphasises a dichotomy between wealth and religious servitude as though the two are diametrically opposed. I find this dangerous because it often quickly degenerates into envy ( http://billionairebusinessman.blogspot.com/2005/12/*****-envy.html ).
Integrity is important. However, even more important is the fact that religious pundits tend to dismiss lessons from the wealthy because of what they perceive to be *irreligious actions or principles*. For instance, Rockerfeller was a devout Baptist but I'm sure most Christians would balk at his life and lessons once they read his biography ( http://billionairebusinessman.blogspot.com/2006/01/book-review-titan-life-of-john-d.html ) .
The problem with this is that you will be hard pressed to find someone who has achieved great wealth (hundreds of millions or billions in net worth) who hasn't resorted to tactics that could be considered irreligious. What this means is that if you encourage your readers to search for sanitized material that will make them feel warm and fuzzy inside, they will end up living a life that is not based on reality. There is no way to become extremely wealthy that will keep you free from criticism by devout Christians. This becomes even more complicated because religion is a matter of interpretation. Your interpretation of the bible is guaranteed to be different from Kiyosaki's and probably anybody elses. Kiyosaki is a master sales man. I encourage your readers to learn from him instead of lampooning him and dismissing him offhand.
The goal is to become rich and that always forces one out of their comfort zone. Religion is a comfort zone and as long as people cling to what they think is *righteous* it is likely that they will embrace positions like yours and completely forget that the wealthy are **always** viewed as pariahs.
As you so clearly said, creating wealth takes a long time and lots of hard work. It also takes a willingness to move out of religious or ideological straightjackets. You too have committed the same error that Kiyosaki has. Your emotions have led you to preach this anti-Kiyosaki message as gospel instead of expressing that religion is so subjective that it is you who may be wrong and Kiyosaki right. Alternatively, both of you may be wrong but slowly, through diligence (not dogma), we may come to know the truth.
ps. You also dismiss "new age-ism" as though you have chosen to ignore history. Much of the new age (and I cringe at the use of the word) doctrine is based on ancient disciplines like [Zen] Budhism. As a student of history, you should be aware that these disciplines have great legitimacy and potency and are often more concrete than the parochial escapism that is enunciated by Christian faithful.
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Mar. 6, 2006 - Reply to Nicholas |
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Thanks for reading and for your comments. I think we agree that Kiyosaki is a charlatan for many reasons. You make an excellent point about survivorship bias.
I don't agree with your analysis that I am criticizing wealth or the wealthy in general. The Bible makes it very clear that God gives us the power to create wealth and that wealth is a great blessing. There is nothing wrong with a person obtaining wealth through legimate means whether that be as an inventor, business owner, investor, etc. I do not view the wealthy as pariahs and I don't believe God requires us to take a vow of poverty. On the other hand, God makes it very clear that we are not to place our wealth or the pursuit of wealth above Him. In that respect we differ significantly. The goal for a Christian is not to become rich but to serve God.
The Christian also understands that God owns everything anyway. Nothing in this life really belongs to us, whether we are wealthy or not. Naked we come into the world and naked we leave. If we are wealthy, the question becomes for what purpose do we possess our wealth. Is it to fulfill our selfish desires and ambitions or to help others? We must all account for every word, every deed, and every action. There is a lot we can learn from those who succeed but for a Christian those lessons must be filtered through the principles of Scripture.
I am a Christian and evidently you are not. You seem sincere in seeking to know the truth. The difference between us is that I believe the truth is found in Scripture and in the person of Jesus Christ. He IS the truth. My diligent search led me to accept his claims of being God. You may call it dogma or whatever. That's fine.
But I ask you, if you are seeking truth and find it, then what? Do you go on seeking? No. The notion of seeking implies that you expect to find something. And when you find it, you treasure it and hold on. I have found that truth in Christ. The search is over. Now it is a matter of moving deeper in His truth and being conformed to His image and character -- to be His disciple. That is a Christian's life and calling.
In that sense, your remark about history is not accurate. I am well aware of Zen and all the other but have found them to be false. While they may contain elements of the truth, they are not themselves the truth. They may contain some practical wisdom for this world, but don't get me far beyond the grave. I would hardly characterize Christianity as escapism, at least not my understanding and application of it. Christianity is a very hands on religion that feeds the soul and the body. Jesus came to do both.
Alas, we may never agree on this. I pray that you will study the Bible and consider the claims for Jesus. Nevertheless, I wish you well and thank you for your comments.
Steve
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Mar. 6, 2006 - Indeed... You are Right.... |
| Posted by Nicholas Ochiel |
You are right that we couldn't possibly agree on a topic as deep as religion. I wouldn't try to convince you of anything that opposes your faith (I've been down that slippery slope before and once or twice it almost got me killed:)
I also wasn't trying to say that you criticize wealth in general. I apologize if it came out that way. What I meant is that some readers tend to jump the gun and use a broad brushtroke to paint a negative picture of wealthy people. I read your blog because you understand these issues and finance far better than I do. I was only asking for a bit of caution when you make your posts emotional (as this series on Kiyosaki was). That emotion can mislead readers over whom you have a great deal of influence. (Once again I hope I've expressed myself clearly and not come across as a man intent on attacking your beliefs)
Concerning truth, I have only one thing to say: I feel that get and the most dangerous assumption is that we have finally *arrived* at the truth. I used to be an ardent Christian and bible waving evangelist. However, I found my teachers complacent when they insisted that Christianity is the end and be all. When I then began to study philosophy, I learned that truth seeks unity of thought not separation. Like all other doctrines/religion, Christianity, on it's own isn't the end. It's not even the beginning. I also believe that truth isn't found by seeking but by letting go. Doctrine's are like baggage and the more one has, the more one clings to them, the more obscure the truth becomes. But that is a debate for another time when we can chat over coffee. Only then can I fully understand your point of view.
I'm still grateful that you took the time to write this series on Kiyosaki. I'm also grateful that you put so much energy into this informative and educational blog. I'm learning a lot from you. If Christianity has led you to be the great man that I think you are then it can't be such a bad thing:)
I'm also sorry for digressing down a path that seems quite separate from the topic under discussion. I'll attempt to be slightly more disciplined and restrained in future. |
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Mar. 6, 2006 - Follow Up to Nicholas |
| Posted by stevebraun |
Nicholas:
Rest assured that I would not attempt to kill you if we sat down to discuss religion! :-)
As for having an influence over my readers...I think you give me more credit than I deserve and perhaps underestimate their ability to think these issues through for themselves. Perhaps some do jump the gun but it is tough to tell how a person really thinks from a short comment. I'd give them the benefit of the doubt. But, for the record and for my readers...THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH WEATLTH OR BEING WEALTHY as long as it does not supplant God's rightful place in our lives!
Your background is interesting. I would thoroughly enjoy sitting down for a cup of coffee with you and discussing religion/Christianity. Assuming you live nowhere near me, how does one do that online? I think we'd get along just fine even if we don't see eye to eye.
I appreciate your compliments and I'm glad you've found my blog informative. I don't mind the comments even if they're slightly off subject. Keep coming back to read and comment as you see fit. That's what makes blogging so great! I will be doing some follow up posts on Rich Dad Poor Dad and related topics in the next few weeks. I will probably use your point about survivorship bias. That was a great insight that you provided.
Thanks!
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Mar. 7, 2006 - I lost respect for Poor Dad's son! |
| Posted by HomeschoolCPA |
Steve,
Thanks for this post. Very interesting!
I read RDPD a couple of years ago and I remember two strong impressions:
1) The author was disrespectful to his biological "Poor Dad" father. It left a bad taste in my mouth and I lost respect for Mr. Kiyosaki.
2) The author took an entire book to say what could fit into a magazine article. I remember thinking as I read, "Get to the point!" You are generous in calling his writing technique interesting. I call it stringing the reader along! ; )
Carol
P.S. I tried to add you to my Bloglines feed, so I can easily keep up with your blog, but I got this message:
"No feeds were found. Please verify that the website publishes an RSS feed."
Any ideas?
P.P.S. Bloglines worked for SpunkyHomeschooler
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Mar. 8, 2006 - So It's Settled Then |
| Posted by Nicholas Ochiel |
I can't wait for your next posts on Robert Kiyosaki and investment in general.
As for that cup of coffee, we can easily chat on Skype (www.skype.com). We can probably record the call and publish relevant parts as online podcasts. My skype id is nochiel.
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Mar. 8, 2006 - Reply to Homeschool CPA |
| Posted by stevebraun |
Carol - The RSS feed is now working. You can find the link on the right under the "About This Blog" heading. Let me know if you have other trouble.
Steve
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May. 22, 2006 - thank you! |
| Posted by Heidistjohn |
It's about time someone in the Christian community gave this book an honest review based on Scripture.
Glad I found your blog (through your lovely wife of course) and I'll be posting a link on our website later this week.
Blessings and thanks!
heidi stjohn
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Jun. 17, 2006 - Rich Dad Poor Dad |
| Posted by HomeschoolBibleStudies |
Thanks for your review of RDPD - I have not read the book, but some great Christian friends of ours had read it, recommended it, and had even made great changes in their lives because of it. I was interested in it, because I am trying to get my first attempt at my own business going. I have constantly struggled with the sin of greed, and I think many other people do as well, although they don't know it or acknowledge it. A book like RDPD is so compelling to people because greed is the natural, fleshly way. God's truth is supernatural, and foreign to those who don't want to listen.
I appreciate your Scriptural focus in your review. You refered to one of my favorite Scriptures (Proverbs 2:6). I have several posts dedicated to that verse on my blog based on a lesson I taught at church. I am continually disheartened at the sheer number of people (including my Christian friends & family) who listen to human "wisdom" before they consult God's Word.
Having gone through the whole process of trying to start my own internet business, I have seen how many schemes and plans that are marketed to the homeschool community. Maybe they know that homeschool families are easy pickins and just as succeptible to greed as anyone else. I appreciate the article on your blog called (if I remember correctly!) "Too Good to be True."
I wish there were a website (maybe you know of one) that was dedicated to practical Christian small business start up that kept Proverbs 2:6 as a key principle.
Thanks again!
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Jun. 29, 2006 - Reply to Jim Clay |
| Posted by stevebraun |
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I'm glad you found the review helpful. I appreciate your encouragement and kind words.
I don't know of a website that is dedicated to Christian small business start ups. You are right that there are many schemes being pushed at the homeschool community for business startups -- internet business, stock trading, web design, etc. Unfortunately, some of these schemes are coming from some prominent homeschoolers! I don't think it's necessarily greed that they appeal to (although that eventually gets baked into the mix too) but homeschoolers tend to be trusting and are family-centric. So naturally when someone tells us we can make all the money we need right from home -- "bring dad home" -- then our ears perk up.
My only suggestion is to find good business resources -- Christian or not -- that focus on the fundamentals of your particular business. Then apply those techniques through your biblical worldview and princples.
Steve
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Jul. 29, 2006 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by HeartnSoul |
How very interesting! I've not read the book, but picked a copy up because of some-one's recommendation. My husband read it though and was saying some ideas in the book didn't seem to be very "Christian". I wondered why it would be on a list of recommended books and was secretly wondering about his ability to discern. Guess I owe him an apology ;) Thanks for posting this, I'll forward on to hubby so he can be right. *Marks on invisible calendar* :-D
blessings
Denise T |
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Jul. 29, 2006 - Reply to Denise T |
| Posted by stevebraun |
Good for your husband! I'm glad to hear of his discernment and stand when others thought differently. And good for you to bless him for his insights. Us guys make lots of mistakes, but it's great to be encouraged when we get it right.
Steve |
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Jan. 22, 2008 - Thanks |
| Posted by Anonymous |
| I appreciate this inquiry into his books. I knew something was odd after reading "Why we want you to be rich", which was a complete waste of paper. |
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Jul. 12, 2009 - Robert response |
| Posted by m1ha1 |
please find Robert Kiyosaki response here:
http://www.mastermindforum.com/kiyosakiresponsetoreed.htm |
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