There are three types of people in this world. Those who are willing to put themselves out there; to show the world who they truly are. There are those who DO show the world, but then they quit because of criticism. Then, there are the losers who are unwilling to even take the shot because... Continue Reading →
Rich Dad Poor Dad | S5 – E15 | Many Financial Problems are Caused by Keeping Up with The Joneses
No, this isn't the Gary Vee rant. This is what Robert Kiyosaki wrote in his book decades ago. That is why my educated dad said the Japanese valued the power of the mirror the most, for it is only when we look into it that we find truth. Fear is the main reason that people... Continue Reading →
Rich Dad Poor Dad | S5 – E13 | Understanding | Get Rich Quick? TERRIBLE Decision
The reason I started with the story of the richest men in Americais to illustrate the flaw in believing that money will solve all problems. That is why I cringe whenever I hear people ask me how to get rich quicker, or where they should start. I often hear, “I’m in debt, so I need... Continue Reading →
Rich Dad Poor Dad | S5 – E11 | Assets vs. Liabilities | Cash-flow Pattern of an Asset
Rich dad believed in the KISS principle—Keep It Simple, Stupid (or Keep It Super Simple)—so he kept it simple for us, and that made our financial foundation strong. So what causes the confusion? How could something so simple be so screwed up? Why would someone buy an asset that was really a liability? The answer... Continue Reading →
Rich Dad Poor Dad | S5 – E10 | The Broken American School System
Our school system, created in the Agrarian Age, still believes in homes with no foundation. Dirt floors are still the rage. So kids graduate from school with virtually no financial foundation. One day, sleepless and deep in debt in suburbia, living the American Dream, they decide that the answer to their financial problems is to... Continue Reading →
Rich Dad Poor Dad | S5 – E9 | A Job is a Short-term Solution to a Long-term Problem
“Remember what I said before: A job is only a short-term solution to a long-term problem. Most people have only one problem in mind, and it’s short-term. It’s the bills at the end of the month, the Tar Baby. Money controls their lives, or should I say the fear and ignorance about money controls it.... Continue Reading →
Rich Dad Poor Dad | S5 – E8 | Should Prices Go Up?
“Because it is ignorance about money that causes so much greed and fear,” said rich dad. “Let me give you some examples. A doctor, wanting more money to better provide for his family, raises his fees. By raising his fees, it makes health care more expensive for everyone. It hurts the poor people the most,... Continue Reading →
Stephen Covey’s Action Plan on Trust
As promised in my podcast, this is the action plan with behaviors 1-13 and here's an excerpt, along with the action plan, so you can figure out what needs to be done intrinsically. In the beginning of this 13 behaviors section, I used a personal challenge for you to make this material highly relevant and... Continue Reading →
The Enlightenment Series: S1 – E2 – Carla Trigo on
It's been a long time coming, but Carla and I finally had the opportunity to connect on a wonderful Facebook live (both in YouTube and podcast format) in a very captivating and enlightening chat about a wide variety of things. You guys are going to enjoy this. The topics, audio and video are down below!... Continue Reading →
Speed of Trust: Season 4 – Episode 46 – Behavior #6 – Deliver RESULTS!
If you want to establish a relationship with a client, what is one thing you can do to build trust the fastest?Stephen Covey DELIVER THE RESULTS! When I first started teaching at a language center and company, I would venture out to a part of town/street that I used to work on in my previous... Continue Reading →