For many people, financial independence now seems farther away than ever. Deep recessions, the collapse of the housing market, and high unemployment have made many people question whether they can ever become rich. However, two of the most successful businessmen in American culture, Donald Trump and Robert Kiyosaki, have collaborated on a new book.

Robert Kiyosaki is highly qualified to write a book on financial motivation to succeed based on the success of his series of books called “Rich Dad Poor Dad”. Donald Trump is the well known real estate magnate and media tycoon and businessman who is well known throughout the world because of his unparalleled success in the real estate business and in building profitable ventures along with an impressive asset portfolio.

Mr. Kiyosaki is an investor and educator who has transformed the lives of millions of people through his Rich Dad Poor Dad series. In the book, he eschews traditional advice about how to become rich in favor of some new principles. Growing up in Hawaii, Mr. Kiyosaki received helpful advice from both of his fathers. This advice taught him the importance of ownership, financial intelligence, and utilizing corporate structures for personal financial gain. According to Mr. Kiyosaki, financial independence is reached when monthly income is more than monthly debt. His two dads imparted a great deal of financial wisdom into Mr. Kiyosaki and he in turn has shared that knowledge with millions of his readers.

Donald Trump’s storied rise in the New York real estate market of the 1970s-1980s is well known. Hailing from a working class background and humble roots, Mr. Trump initially had a difficult time in school. After graduating from the Wharton Business School, Mr. Trump went to work forging his empire. He initially worked for his father, turning around several decrepit properties and selling them for huge profits. Although he struggled for a few years during the economic downturn of the late 1980s, Mr. Trump has become more successful than ever by branding himself and acquiring a diverse set of assets along with an impressive real estate portfolio.

Robert Kiyosaki’s philosophy in “Rich Dad Poor Dad”, is basically centered on the self motivated person who knows how to value himself and his position in life. Learning to accept risk without losing sight of the practical aspects of monthly expenses is one lesson that Mr. Kiyosaki claims he learned from his “rich” dad.

In addition to unleashing the human spirit, both men practice and teach the notion of courage. There is a path that everybody is supposed to follow. However, in order to become financially independent, you cannot be afraid to deviate from that path and try something new. Everyone has the ability to choose financial freedom, but too few actually have the courage to make it happen.

Another important tenet from Rich Dad Poor Dad, is the idea that stagnancy equals defeat. Mr. Kiyosaki and Mr. Trump were never satisfied with the status quo. If they never changed their thought processes or the way they conducted business, their results would always be the same. You must not be afraid of change. Change is essential for growth.

A final, powerful message of the book is that if they both could become the financial independent men that we all know them to be, starting out with histories like theirs and no distinct advantages over anyone else, then anybody can become financially independent.

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