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Review of Robert Kiyosaki's:
"Choose to be Rich" Program
by MatthewC |
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This review is being written to help those people decide whether Robert
Kiyosaki's new program "Choose to be Rich" is suitable for them to purchase.
I have seen many comments on the Internet that say about "Choose to be Rich" program, "It is the
same materials from the books, simply repackaged". To some extent, I will say this is true. If that is what
you are primarily looking for, that is what you will find. However, I always look for more ideas, information,
and greater distinctions to apply into my own business and investing in any educational program I purchase. This
one was no different.
While I have enjoyed the "Rich Dad" books, I have also had many opportunities to hear Robert speak live
and through his audiotape programs. And I can say without question that his audiotape programs (not to be confused
with the audio-books) always go far beyond what the books cover. The books are informative but don't go into the
depth or make a lot of the personal distinctions that come out in the audio programs.
Having said all this, I am happy to say that "Choose to be Rich" did not disappoint me. I was quite pleased
with what I experienced. I found and heard information not found in any of Robert's previous programs. The program
is professionally packaged and well presented.
The key to deciding whether you should purchase "Choose to be Rich" hinges on your personal ability (or
inclination) to make greater distinctions from the new program. A distinction is the ability to "split hairs"
or look and think of things with a greater eye for detail, granularity, and "shades of grey".
If you are a person who simply looks for "black and white" answers and "hard-core" data, I
would say don't bother with this program. This is why we have libraries full of technical, legal, and financial
materials. "Choose to Be Rich" will not be what you want. There is some tangible, "hard-core"
information; more than many of Robert's previously released materials and programs. But like most of his products
and programs, that is not why you buy it. You buy it for the entrepreneurial insights and unorthodox ideas that
he presents. You may or may not agree with the ideas presented, but you learn regardless.
For me, I have listened to the program twice. The first time was an overview and enlightening. The second time
I was looking for new distinctions and more careful to those sections most relevant to my own personal situation.
What I found most beneficial was the "inside story" of the Kiyosaki's personal lives, how they started,
what they experienced, and learned along the way to their first "retirement" in 1994. I also had the
opportunity to hear the story of how the Cashflow 101 game, "Rich Dad Poor Dad" book, how the "Rich
Dad" branding developed, and how their company grew are great business case studies in themselves.
Unlike most case studies I learned from in my prior life as a college student, the case studies are strictly from
an entrepreneurial perspective and therefore very personal. The inside thoughts expressed in the program as well
as the decision-making process were very informative.
Another aspect of "Choose to be Rich" I enjoyed was the opportunity to hear from Kim Kiyosaki (Robert's
wife) and Sharon Lechter who are often in Robert's large shadow publicly and work behind the scenes. They talk
about what their roles and contributions were as they built their portfolios and company.
Of course, the program would not be complete without having the "Rich Dad's Advisors" Blair Singer, Michael
Lechter, Diane Kennedy, and Dolf De Roos speak about their own personal experiences and fields of expertise.
I like how the program is structured into what they call "pillers" of learning. Those pillers are "Think
it, Learn it, and Do it". Quite appropriate for the beginning student.
Overall, I would probably say that "Choose to be Rich" is one of the most comprehensive endeavors that
Robert Kiyosaki and his company has undertaken. It seems to have a little of something for everyone. It is larger
in scope and includes a fairly respectable manual to go with the audio program. The 1-hour videotape is an added
bonus. I would have to say that I would consider this well-presented and well-packaged program an excellent addition
to any entrepreneur's or investor's library.
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