Robert Kiyosaki

born 1947

Robert Kiyosaki is an American businessman and author best known for his book "Rich Dad Poor Dad," which emphasizes financial education and investing. He is a successful entrepreneur who has built a business empire around his personal finance teachings and is recognized for his advocacy of entrepreneurship and wealth-building strategies.

Great opportunities are not seen with your eyes. They are seen with your mind.

Rich Dad, Poor Dad, 1997

The size of your success is measured by the strength of your desire; the size of your dream; and how you handle disappointment along the way.

My family wasn't rich, so when it comes to money, I tend to think, 'Err on the side of caution.'

We go to school to learn to work hard for money. I write books and create products that teach people how to have money work hard for them.

Rich Dad Poor Dad, 1997

People need to wake up and realize that life doesn't wait for you. If you want something, get up and go after it.

In 'Unfair Advantage: The Power of Financial Education' and 'Why A Students Work for C Students,' I reveal the secrets of the wealthy and what schools will never teach you about money.

Demographics show that we are entering a battle between young and old. I call it the 'Age War.' The young want to hang onto their money to grow their families, businesses, and wealth. The old want the tax and investment dollars of the young to sustain their old age.

Confidence comes from discipline and training.

Don't let the fear of losing be greater than the excitement of winning.

In the simplest terms, inflation occurs when there's too much money in the system. On the flip side, deflation occurs when there are too few dollars in circulation.

A true capitalist doesn't have a job, because other people and other people's money work for them.

If you want to be successful, I would encourage you to grow a tolerance for failure.