Rich Dad Poor Dad
What is rich dad poor dad?
Key facts
Rich Dad Poor Dad is a 1997 book by Robert T. Kiyosaki and Sharon Lechter that contrasts the financial philosophies of Kiyosaki's biological father and his best friend's father, advocating for financial literacy and independence.
Context
Rich Dad Poor Dad is a 1997 book by Robert T. Kiyosaki and Sharon Lechter about Kiyosaki's two father figures: his biological father ('poor dad') and his best friend's father ('rich dad') [1]. It presents their different views on money, work, and investing, and argues for financial literacy, asset-building, and financial independence [1]. The book is written in the style of autobiographical parables [1]. It contrasts traditional career thinking with an approach focused on money working for you [2]. It advocates financial independence [1]. It teaches the difference between working for money and having money work for you [2]. It uses Kiyosaki's upbringing in Hawaii as the framing story [3].
Documented claims
Questions and answers
What is the main point of Rich Dad Poor Dad?
The main point is to achieve financial independence by building assets and having money work for you, rather than working for money [2].
Why is Rich Dad Poor Dad a bad book?
The sources do not discuss criticisms of the book.
Sources
- Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki & Sharon Lechter — elearnmarkets.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
- Rich Dad Poor Dad Book Summary by Robert T. Kiyosaki — shortform.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
- Summary of "Rich Dad Poor Dad" by Robert T. Kiyosaki — linkedin.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)