In this episode of the Business, Wealth & Mindset Podcast, host Alex talks through the transformative lessons from Robert Kiyosaki's influential book, "Rich Dad Poor Dad." The discussion highlights the critical differences between the mindsets of the rich and the poor, emphasizing that the wealthy do not work for money but instead make money work for them. Kiyosaki shares his personal experiences of learning about financial literacy, the importance of understanding assets versus liabilities, and the necessity of developing skills beyond traditional education. The episode covers key lessons such as the significance of financial education, the power of corporations, and the mindset shifts required to overcome fear, cynicism, laziness, and bad habits. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS


Financial Education is Crucial: Understanding the difference between assets and liabilities is essential for building wealth. An asset puts money in your pocket, while a liability takes money out. Many people mistakenly believe their homes are assets, but they often function as liabilities.


Work to Learn, Not Just for Money: Gaining diverse skills and experiences is more valuable than simply working for a paycheck. Focusing on learning opportunities can lead to greater financial success in the long run.


Mind Your Own Business: It's important to focus on building your asset column rather than solely relying on your job. This means investing in income-generating assets and reducing liabilities to create financial independence.


Emotions Influence Financial Decisions: Fear and greed can control financial behaviour. Learning to manage these emotions is key to making sound financial decisions and avoiding the "rat race."


Opportunities Are Everywhere: Developing financial intelligence allows individuals to recognize and seize opportunities that others may overlook. This mindset shift can lead to innovative ways to create wealth, even in challenging economic times.

BEST MOMENTS

"Earning money is a science that is not taught in schools." Alex

"The rich don't work for money." - Robert Kiyosaki

"Life is the best teacher of all and that most of the time life does not call you." - Robert Kiyosaki

"If you want to be rich, you need to be financially literate." - Robert Kiyosaki

"Minding your own business doesn't mean starting a company." - Robert Kiyosaki



ABOUT THE HOST
Alex is a prize-winning chartered accountant with experience in financial markets from trading finance, capital hedging, structural foreign exchange, and interest rates to operational risk from the world’s top financial and advisory institutions including Deloitte, RBS, and JPMorgan Chase
Alex has been involved in property development programmes across different types since 2008, building and managing a portfolio that includes standard buy-to-lets, student accommodation and other houses in multiple occupancy (HMOs).
He specialises in raising finance, providing potential investors, investors, and joint venture partners with ad hoc (to their specific requirements), hands-free and hassle-free property investments solutions as well as coaching and mentoring
Alex aspires to share business and financial knowledge with upcoming entrepreneurs and experienced business minds to learn and master the concepts and mindsets required to succeed, stand-out, have the edge and make a difference.
Alex is also a keen traveller, cyclist, and photographer.

CONTACT METHOD
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alexsapalaofficial/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/alex_sapala
You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgZ1DCPGAu5c2yhOkfGZRSQ

In this episode of the Business, Wealth &amp; Mindset Podcast, host Alex talks through the transformative lessons from Robert Kiyosaki's influential book, "Rich Dad Poor Dad." The discussion highlights the critical differences between the mindsets of the rich and the poor, emphasizing that the wealthy do not work for money but instead make money work for them. Kiyosaki shares his personal experiences of learning about financial literacy, the importance of understanding assets versus liabilities, and the necessity of developing skills beyond traditional education. The episode covers key lessons such as the significance of financial education, the power of corporations, and the mindset shifts required to overcome fear, cynicism, laziness, and bad habits. 
KEY TAKEAWAYS
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Financial Education is Crucial: Understanding the difference between assets and liabilities is essential for building wealth. An asset puts money in your pocket, while a liability takes money out. Many people mistakenly believe their homes are assets, but they often function as liabilities.
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Work to Learn, Not Just for Money: Gaining diverse skills and experiences is more valuable than simply working for a paycheck. Focusing on learning opportunities can lead to greater financial success in the long run.
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Mind Your Own Business: It's important to focus on building your asset column rather than solely relying on your job. This means investing in income-generating assets and reducing liabilities to create financial independence.
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Emotions Influence Financial Decisions: Fear and greed can control financial behaviour. Learning to manage these emotions is key to making sound financial decisions and avoiding the "rat race."
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Opportunities Are Everywhere: Developing financial intelligence allows individuals to recognize and seize opportunities that others may overlook. This mindset shift can lead to innovative ways to create wealth, even in challenging economic times.
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BEST MOMENTS
"Earning money is a science that is not taught in schools." Alex
"The rich don't work for money." - Robert Kiyosaki
"Life is the best teacher of all and that most of the time life does not call you." - Robert Kiyosaki
"If you want to be rich, you need to be financially literate." - Robert Kiyosaki
"Minding your own business doesn't mean starting a company." - Robert Kiyosaki
 
ABOUT THE HOST Alex is a prize-winning chartered accountant with experience in financial markets from trading finance, capital hedging, structural foreign exchange, and interest rates to operational risk from the world’s top financial and advisory institutions including Deloitte, RBS, and JPMorgan Chase Alex has been involved in property development programmes across different types since 2008, building and managing a portfolio that includes standard buy-to-lets, student accommodation and other houses in multiple occupancy (HMOs). He specialises in raising finance, providing potential investors, investors, and joint venture partners with ad hoc (to their specific requirements), hands-free and hassle-free property investments solutions as well as coaching and mentoring Alex aspires to share business and financial knowledge with upcoming entrepreneurs and experienced business minds to learn and master the concepts and mindsets required to succeed, stand-out, have the edge and make a difference. Alex is also a keen traveller, cyclist, and photographer.
CONTACT METHOD Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/alexsapalaofficial/">https://www.facebook.com/alexsapalaofficial/</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/alex_sapala">https://twitter.com/alex_sapala</a> You Tube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgZ1DCPGAu5c2yhOkfGZRSQ">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgZ1DCPGAu5c2yhOkfGZRSQ</a>

Hosted by Alex Sapala, a prize-winning chartered accountant with experience in business, property and financial markets from the world’s top financial and advisory institutions including Deloitte, RBS and JPMorgan Chase.

Business, Wealth and Mindset Podcast will bring you cutting edge content and hard-hitting interviews with some of the wealthiest business minds in the land as well as those new to business in what is a daring podcast for experienced entrepreneurs looking to sharpen their competitive edge and budding ones looking to learn what it takes.

 

In this podcast, you will understand the challenges and mindset through quality content and real-life practical examples of how you can acquire that edge to succeed in an ever-competitive yet accessible business environment with the right attitude, mindset and set of skills.

Share in the experience, learn and grow to build that business worth and wealth you’ve always imagined.

 

Website - http://alexsapala.com/

Twitter - @alex_sapala

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgZ1DCPGAu5c2yhOkfGZRSQ

 

Hosted by Alex Sapala, a prize-winning chartered accountant with experience in business, property and financial markets from the world&rsquo;s top financial and advisory institutions including Deloitte, RBS and JPMorgan Chase.
Business, Wealth and Mindset Podcast will bring you cutting edge content and hard-hitting interviews with some of the wealthiest business minds in the land as well as those new to business in what is a daring podcast for experienced entrepreneurs looking to sharpen their competitive edge and budding ones looking to learn what it takes.
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In this podcast, you will understand the challenges and mindset through quality content and real-life practical examples of how you can acquire that edge to succeed in an ever-competitive yet accessible business environment with the right attitude, mindset and set of skills.
Share in the experience, learn and grow to build that business worth and wealth you&rsquo;ve always imagined.
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Website - <a href="http://alexsapala.com/">http://alexsapala.com/</a>
Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/alex_sapala">@alex_sapala</a>
YouTube -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgZ1DCPGAu5c2yhOkfGZRSQ">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgZ1DCPGAu5c2yhOkfGZRSQ</a>
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