Rich Dad’s Cashflow Quadrant – Robert Kiyosaki

Robert Kiyosaki, author of the international phenomenon Rich Dad Poor Dad, has changed the way millions around the world think about money. His bestselling book has held a top spot on the New York Times Bestsellers list for over six years and remains the longest-running bestseller on all four major lists (The New York Times, BusinessWeek, The Wall Street Journal, and USA Today). Twice named USA Today’s #1 Money Book, it is the third longest-running “how-to” bestseller of all time. Global Impact: The Rich Dad series has sold over 27 million copies worldwide. Books translated into 51 languages, available in 109 countries. Dominated bestseller charts across Asia, Australia, South America, Mexico, and Europe. Inducted into Amazon.com’s Hall of Fame (2005) as one of its Top 25 Authors. The series now includes 26 titles, expanding Kiyosaki’s financial education mission. Other Achievements: Co-authored Why We Want You To Be Rich (2006) with Donald Trump, debuting at #1 on The New York Times list. Writes columns for Yahoo! Finance (“Why the Rich Are Getting Richer”) and Entrepreneur Magazine (“Rich Returns”). Creator of the educational board game CASHFLOW 101, designed to teach practical financial and investing strategies. Today, there are 2,100+ CASHFLOW Clubs worldwide. Background: Born in Hawaii as a fourth-generation Japanese-American, Robert graduated from college in New York before joining the U.S. Marine Corps, where he served as a helicopter gunship pilot in Vietnam. After the war, he worked in sales at Xerox before starting his own company in 1977, introducing the first nylon-and-Velcro surfer wallets to market. In 1985, he founded an international education company, teaching business and investing skills to thousands worldwide. By 1994, through his investments, Robert was able to retire at the age of 47. It was during this period that he wrote Rich Dad Poor Dad, beginning a movement that redefined personal finance education.