Robert Kiyosaki is an American businessman and author. He is best known for his book Rich Dad Poor Dad which advocates financial independence through investing, real estate, owning businesses, and increasing financial intelligence.
22 books on the list
Thinking, Fast and Slow
In this highly insightful exploration, the author guides the reader through the two systems that drive the way we think, from fast, intuitive, and emotional System 1 to slow, more deliberative, and more logical System 2. The book gives a series of examples, which are very thought-provoking, that could help an individual gain a sense of how our biases affect us and how we are less rational than one would imagine. It provokes the reader to think in considering the complexities of how man thinks, and provides some very practical insights in how man might make better decisions in his personal and professional life.
Think and Grow Rich
This is a book about power of personal beliefs in making way to success. The thought given here is that through a positive mental attitude, a person can overcome anything and can get what they wish. The author mentions insights from lives of prosperous people that highlight the key role of persistence, self-confidence, and clear vision. They are recommended to be the leading principles in all undertakings; and actually, readers are encouraged to struggle to be wealthy. It's a guide to transforming one's mindset to not only think but also grow rich.
Zero to One
In the book by Peter Thiel, there is guidance on how to change the way a good startup should be created. He points out to create something entirely new rather than competing within the already existing market. He goes on to say that true innovation can only be experienced when one manages to move from zero to one and not when what is already out there is copied. He goes on to give actionable advice to entrepreneurs on how they should think and put in place to create a unique and valuable company. This guide is essential for anyone looking to start their own business and innovate in their field.
The Intelligent Investor
This is an extremely essential guide for all those who are interested in effective investment. It stresses the importance of value investing – an investment approach that is centered around the acquisition of stocks that are undervalued but are more likely to promise future growth. Based on his extensive experience, the author advises one to approach everything with discipline, to be independent of all market trends, and to differentiate between investing and speculating. It teaches on financial security and prosperity in the stock market by urging one to analyze thoroughly and be patient. With such timeless advice, it only remains a required reading for both beginners and seasoned investors out to navigate the complexities of the investment world.
Influence
In an utterly fascinating investigation, the author delves into the reasons why people say "yes" and how to apply these understandings in countless different situations. The six common principles of persuasion are the following: reciprocity, commitment and consistency, social proof, authority, liking, and scarcity. The book gives practical insights and strategies of how one can be a skilled persuader, yet it does alert a reader to how such techniques may be used in a way against them. This indispensable guide amplifies personal influence, while providing tools for defending against manipulation in everyday life.
Awaken the Giant Within
Unlock your fullest potential by following the practical strategies to mastery of emotions, body, relationships, finances, and ultimately life. Learn to better govern and control your mental, emotional, and physical states to spark positive change. So in a nutshell, actionable steps and insights give you the ability to set and achieve personal goals, free yourself from limiting beliefs, and use the force within to create the life you desire.
As a Man Thinketh
Recommended by: Robert Kiyosaki, Bob Proctor
The concept, therefore, is based on the power of thoughts as they shape one's life and its undertones that a person's character, health, and circumstances in life are direct results of his or her thoughts. He suggests that if a person controls and directs their thought, they can control their circumstances and destiny. The story is at once philosophical and practical in its explanation of what positive thinking actually means, how to go about developing it, and in the process getting rid of negative feelings, and how to work towards the goals in a person's life. A reminder for all time, the mind is the master weaver both of inner character and outer circumstances. It's an encouragement for the reader in using such powers for creating the desired life.
Emotional Intelligence
Recommended by: Robert Kiyosaki
In this book, the author enlightens the importance of emotional intelligence, indicating how it is as much important as one's IQ to succeed in life. He portrays emotional intelligence as involving understanding and management of one's feelings, harnessing the power of emotions, the ability to empathize with other people, and managing social complexity. He proves that these are, for sure, skills that can be learned and developed through efficient strategies of enhancing awareness and relations with other people. He modifies the traditional point of view on intellect by showing that emotional skills are of the utmost importance in personal and professional success.
The Wealth of Nations
The book lays the foundation of modern economic understanding. It discusses the nature and causes of the wealth of a nation and focuses on the contribution made by free markets, division of labor, and the role of self-interest in economic transactions. He says the individual, when pursuing his own interests, is contributing to the public good almost as though led by an invisible hand. This would contribute to the argument for minimal government intervention in the economy.
The Creature from Jekyll Island
Recommended by: Robert Kiyosaki
It is one of the interesting expose on the origin of the Federal Reserve System and its impact on both economy and society. This book avails critical appraisal to put forth its ideas on how central banking serves the few at the cost of the many. Painstakingly researched, it finds the Fed's role in creating debt, influencing inflation, and shaping financial policies that affect the everyday man. It causes readers to question anew the nature of money, banking, and economic policy. This is a challenging reading to anyone trying to delve into the intricate and controversial nature of the country's central bank.
The Law of Success
Recommended by: Robert Kiyosaki
Detailing principles of personal and professional success, this guide distills sixteen fundamental laws of growth such as self-confidence, the habit of saving, initiative and leadership, the golden rule. It details a specific step-by-step approach to anyone achieving his goals and desires. The wealth of his research and the interviews with over 500 successful individuals help to support his insights, showing how in their lives the laws worked. It's in general a guideline for people who are willing to change their lifestyle, both personally and professionally, which only brings out the positivity of thought, discipline, and the overall necessity for harmony between your actions and thoughts.
Unlimited Power
Recommended by: Robert Kiyosaki
Get your hands on the secrets of how to bring your personal and professional performance to the peaks with a step-by-step blueprint that leverages the power of personal influence and persuasion. Learn how to master your mind, your body, and your emotional state to accomplish your wildest dreams.. it offers the methods with the use of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) to turn your whole life around, overcome fears, better relationships, financial success, and so much more. A journey to discover your unlimited potential truly is.
The Richest Man in Babylon
Recommended by: Robert Kiyosaki, Graham Stephan
Book shows the timeless wisdom on how to manage money through his collection of parables set in ancient Babylon. He goes on to teach valuable principles on how to amass wealth, which among others includes saving a share of your earnings, avoiding debts, and using investment wisely to gather more fortune. The stories drive the point of learning from those who have made it in life and making money work for you. This is really a blueprint of how to really seek financial independence and prosperity, following age-old lessons still relevant today.
Crossing the Chasm
Recommended by: Robert Kiyosaki, Bill Gurley
Successful transition into the mainstream market, from the innovator-early adopter market, with great scale, using smart strategies and insights. A handbook for Tech Start-ups preparing to scale products. It outlines market acceptance challenges and provides practical advice to position, market, and sell technology in competitive landscapes. Ideally suited to entrepreneurs and marketers who are determined to fill that gap and assert a dominant position within their industry.
The Story of Philosophy
Recommended by: Robert Kiyosaki
An accessible guide to understanding the lives, ideas, and key works of the world's most important philosophers, from Plato to Nietzsche. It makes complicated philosophical ideas into easy insights, showing how they've shaped the way we think about the world. In lively stories, it draws the lines from philosophy to lived experience to propose wisdom at once timeless, stimulating, and enriching to our grasp of existence, knowledge, and happiness.
Warren Buffett's Ground Rules
Recommended by: Robert Kiyosaki, Warren Buffett
Explore the early strategies and principles employed by Warren Buffett before he became a billionaire. This book finds wisdom in Buffett's partnership letters and timeless advice on the pure value investing philosophy in the principles of Graham and Dodd and the importance of portfolio management and discipline needed to get to an "Aha" moment in a financial success story. A practical roadmap for anybody who wants to understand Buffett's approach to generating remarkable investment returns and creating lasting wealth. Ideal for any investor from the novice to the experienced who wants to be able to up his or her investing game.
The Only Game in Town
Recommended by: Robert Kiyosaki
Robert KiyosakiI think Mohamed A. El-Erian is one of the smartest guys in the world
Principal respondents to the global financial crisis, steadying and supporting economic recovery, central banks. In the provided link above, the story discusses out the limitations and challenges in relying only on the central banks. Top economic expert- calls for a broader and better coordinated policy approach in order to secure a better future underlines the prosperity agenda of securing monetary policy with the agenda of addressing the underlying issues.
Makers and Takers
Recommended by: Robert Kiyosaki
It brings about a story in which the growth of the financial sector has gone off in a way from supporting the real economy to being one just focused on making its profits. It delves into its effects, among them reduced innovation, economic inequality, and instability. The author calls for the realignment of financial industry goals with the economy as a whole, reforms to stimulate investments in productive areas, and measures building up more sustainable and balanced future economics.
Acres of Diamonds
Recommended by: Robert Kiyosaki
They often make the point that the best opportunities and wealth are not far afield but lie undiscovered at the feet of those that live right there. This is the message readers take away from inspiring stories and practical advice. The story is a motivational reminder that determination, hard work, and keenness can unveil treasures of magnitude in so familiar places, manifesting that sometimes the pursuit of fortune elsewhere is just uncalled for when potential is untapped.
No Bullsh*t Leadership
Recommended by: Robert Kiyosaki
Learn to navigate this landmine-strewn landscape and emerge as an effective leader based on clear, substantive advice. This guide shatters the conventional wisdom and provides a clear-cut, pragmatic strategy for leading your team through any challenge or opportunity. The demystifying myths around leadership and focusing more on practical skills and understanding that is required for leading successfully in any given set of environment. For an individual having the ambition to bring clear difference in the way they lead towards both professional as well as their personal lives.
Trading for a Living
Recommended by: Robert Kiyosaki
Then delve into the secrets of successful trading through the study of the psychology behind influencing the decisions of the market. Find out how the mindset of the trader might affect overall success and which strategies to adopt in order to manage emotions and stress. The guide also covers technical analysis, offering insights into reading market trends and executing informed trades. One is referred to risk management, the second is referred to the development of the unique trading system, so that every beginning trader would have all the tools necessary in order to become a real guru of the stock market and earn money.
Napoleon Hill's Golden Rules
Recommended by: Robert Kiyosaki
Discover timeless principles of personal achievement that lead to success. Learn to take your life to the next level with the pioneer in personal development through building up confidence, determination and establishing goals. And these golden rules provide the blueprint that propels over the barriers, propels in positive thinking, and propels in harnessing the power of thoughts to realization of dreams and fulfillment in professional and personal life.
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A list of the best books recommended by Robert Kiyosaki in his speeches, interviews, and Rich Dad book series. Classic editions and bestsellers from recent years.