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selena · 07-10-2006, 01:26 PM

I had never heard of it, until DH made a thread about going to one of the seminar things.

While I can see some of the things he talks about, I don't get that at 9 years old he started soaking up and conceptualizing all these financial lessons.

If so, he was a 9 year old that was very, very unique.

GatorB · 07-10-2006, 01:28 PM

He's full of shit. Says a lot of stuff without actually saying anything if you know what I mean. Also he lies about his life.

Hollywood376 · 07-10-2006, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by selena

I had never heard of it, until DH made a thread about going to one of the seminar things.

While I can see some of the things he talks about, I don't get that at 9 years old he started soaking up and conceptualizing all these financial lessons.

If so, he was a 9 year old that was very, very unique.

your sig gives me bad dreams. scary.

I think what he figured out was to tell us that he started soaking it all up then, when in fact he figured out that if he wrote a book that had a unique claim/idea that he could make some scratch.

I've also heard he's not exactly truthful in his book

Dildozer · 07-10-2006, 01:32 PM

Who cares it's because of that book i'm raking in $100k monthly these days. I don't care if it's a lie, it was the equivalent of a swift kick in the ass that told me: get out there and take some risks because the biggest risk is not taking any.

Dildozer · 07-10-2006, 01:33 PM

Who cares it's because of that book i'm raking in $100k monthly these days. I don't care if it's a lie, it was the equivalent of a swift kick in the ass that told me: get out there and take some risks because the biggest risk is not taking any.

selena · 07-10-2006, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by GatorB

Also he lies about his life.

I know alot of it didn't ring true to me. I can't recall specifically, but there was a section early on where Rich Dad hadn't been paying him and Mike to do their Saturday jobs. And then he told them some lesson, and offered them $5 an hour or something, and they turned it down to keep working for free to get more lessons.

I didn't buy that. 9 year olds like that don't come from the same planet I do.

CaptainHowdy · 07-10-2006, 01:35 PM

Too much hype, i don't get it.

Edit: Liz Vicious pussy looks sooooo yummy.

selena · 07-10-2006, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Dildozer

the biggest risk is not taking any.

That is a great quote.

And I agree with alot of what he said about risks. And I totally agree with what he said about assets.

The...wrapping...seemed false to me though.

Big Red Machine · 07-10-2006, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by GatorB

He's full of shit. Says a lot of stuff without actually saying anything if you know what I mean. Also he lies about his life.

Yeah it seems like more fluff ,than good stuff. Majority of millionaires made their money in real estate....thats the book in a nut shell

Hollywood376 · 07-10-2006, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Dildozer

Who cares it's because of that book i'm raking in $100k monthly these days. I don't care if it's a lie, it was the equivalent of a swift kick in the ass that told me: get out there and take some risks because the biggest risk is not taking any.

I'm not saying that what he is saying doesn't motivate, just that perhaps it's a bit "embellished" (sp?)

I belive totally that not taking risks will get you nowhere. without risk there is no reward.

Big Red Machine · 07-10-2006, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by selena

I know alot of it didn't ring true to me. I can't recall specifically, but there was a section early on where Rich Dad hadn't been paying him and Mike to do their Saturday jobs. And then he told them some lesson, and offered them $5 an hour or something, and they turned it down to keep working for free to get more lessons.

I didn't buy that. 9 year olds like that don't come from the same planet I do.

I thought that lesson was to ask for what you want, because no one will just give it to you. He paid them what they were willing to accept

selena · 07-10-2006, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Red Machine

I thought that lesson was to ask for what you want, because no one will just give it to you. He paid them what they were willing to accept

That could very well be.

I am painfully literal at times, and have a hard time grasping things that are more...esoteric. (probably not the right word, but the only one I can think of at the moment)

Grapesoda · 07-10-2006, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by selena

I had never heard of it, until DH made a thread about going to one of the seminar things.

While I can see some of the things he talks about, I don't get that at 9 years old he started soaking up and conceptualizing all these financial lessons.

If so, he was a 9 year old that was very, very unique.

mozart was writting complex music at 9

GatorB · 07-10-2006, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Dildozer

Who cares it's because of that book i'm raking in $100k monthly these days. I don't care if it's a lie, it was the equivalent of a swift kick in the ass that told me: get out there and take some risks because the biggest risk is not taking any.

Ok then GET OFF YOUR ASS AND TAKE RISKS! Also mind your assets and pay less taxes.

That'll be $499 please. Either Pay Pal or Epassporte.

Mike AI · 07-10-2006, 02:12 PM

Rich Dad Poor Dad is a great book for begining Entrapanuers.

You have to take his stories in stride, it is part of his schtick to get known, and an angle that normal people can see every day.

As far as his techniques, they are what they are, I think his books, especially his early ones are more about motivation.

mrthumbs · 07-10-2006, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike AI

Rich Dad Poor Dad is a great book for begining Entrapanuers.

You have to take his stories in stride, it is part of his schtick to get known, and an angle that normal people can see every day.

As far as his techniques, they are what they are, I think his books, especially his early ones are more about motivation.

that about sums it up.

czarina · 07-10-2006, 02:30 PM

I'll buy snake oil instead, thank you.

robfantasy · 07-10-2006, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Dildozer

Who cares it's because of that book i'm raking in $100k monthly these days. I don't care if it's a lie, it was the equivalent of a swift kick in the ass that told me: get out there and take some risks because the biggest risk is not taking any.

what are u doing to rake in 100k a month

Zester · 07-11-2006, 12:26 AM

I read the book
there wasn't anything there I did not know before

emthree · 07-11-2006, 12:46 AM

I read most of them.
They're a good reminder of shit you should allready know.

$5 submissions · 07-11-2006, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Dildozer

I don't care if it's a lie, it was the equivalent of a swift kick in the ass that told me: get out there and take some risks because the biggest risk is not taking any.

I share this sentiment. Brings up the issue: what is more real... the lie or the reality inspired by the lie?

themanager · 07-11-2006, 02:45 AM

Nice book take it as your guide it will help reach your goal.

munki · 07-11-2006, 03:39 AM

His lessons are amazing,

but his story is bullshit.

Mr. Blue · 07-11-2006, 03:46 AM

I'm waiting for the next book to come out, Rich Ho, Poor Ho...where he discusses the life lessons he learned while being a man whore.

LadyMischief · 07-11-2006, 05:44 AM

Wasn't the guy a total asshole though? As I recall DH blasted him pretty hard... The guy was charging stupid amounts of money to treat people like a dick. Great moneymaking scheme.

slapass · 07-11-2006, 07:02 AM

Easy direct advice in there and how many of us are smart enough to take it?

Rock Solid · 07-11-2006, 07:10 AM

You wasted your time.

StuartD · 07-11-2006, 07:10 AM

Sure he's a prick, and sure he lies, and sure he's not the perfect picture he'd have you believe he is....

but that doesn't make the message in that book any less real. What he says in the book is true rhetorically... not factually.

Some people can read a quantum physics textbook and not understand a thing and some people can read the ingredients on a bubble gum wrapper and solve the mysteries of the universe. It's all in what you take out of it, not what you take into it with you.

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GatorB The Demon & 12clicks Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: SallyRand is a FAGGOT Posts: 18,208	He's full of shit. Says a lot of stuff without actually saying anything if you know what I mean. Also he lies about his life.

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Dildozer Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Montreal Posts: 7,519	Who cares it's because of that book i'm raking in $100k monthly these days. I don't care if it's a lie, it was the equivalent of a swift kick in the ass that told me: get out there and take some risks because the biggest risk is not taking any.

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Dildozer Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Montreal Posts: 7,519	Who cares it's because of that book i'm raking in $100k monthly these days. I don't care if it's a lie, it was the equivalent of a swift kick in the ass that told me: get out there and take some risks because the biggest risk is not taking any.

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czarina Webmaster Extraordinaire Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: A beautiful beach... Posts: 10,748	I'll buy snake oil instead, thank you.

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themanager Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: usa Posts: 508	Nice book take it as your guide it will help reach your goal.

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munki Do Fun Shit. Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OC Posts: 13,393	His lessons are amazing, but his story is bullshit. __________________ “I have the simplest tastes. I am always satisfied with the best.” -Oscar Wilde

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LadyMischief Orgasms N Such! Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Oakville, Ontario Posts: 18,135	Wasn't the guy a total asshole though? As I recall DH blasted him pretty hard... The guy was charging stupid amounts of money to treat people like a dick. Great moneymaking scheme. __________________ ICQ 3522039 Content Manager - orgasm.com [email protected]

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slapass Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Earth Posts: 14,625	Easy direct advice in there and how many of us are smart enough to take it?

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Rock Solid Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The Brick Yard Posts: 112	You wasted your time.

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StuartD Sofa King Band Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Outside the box Posts: 29,903	Sure he's a prick, and sure he lies, and sure he's not the perfect picture he'd have you believe he is.... but that doesn't make the message in that book any less real. What he says in the book is true rhetorically... not factually. Some people can read a quantum physics textbook and not understand a thing and some people can read the ingredients on a bubble gum wrapper and solve the mysteries of the universe. It's all in what you take out of it, not what you take into it with you.