Robert Kiyosaki : Growing up as a young boy in Hawaii, I saw first hand how my own family, as well as other families that worked the plantations, were struggling financially. I remember seeing how defeated and frustrated my father looked when it came time to pay the bills each month, and how so many of his dreams were crushed because of his struggle to make ends meet. I decided that I never wanted to live like that, and that I wanted to do what I could to help others never have to live like that either. To me, financial education is the key to helping people live prosperous and fulfilling lives. It's the opportunity to find true freedom because when you don't have to worry about money, you're free to focus on the things that mean the most to you. - in mint.com
Rich Dad Poor Dad is the story of Robert Kiyosaki 's financial education. He had two 'dads' - one his real dad, who was poor, and the other, his best friend's dad, who was on his way to becoming a very rich man.