In Chapter 6, Kiyosaki shifts the focus again to the contrast between the financial philosophies of his poor dad and rich dad. Kiyosaki reminds the reader that his poor dad, despite his intelligence and education, prioritized job security and working for money. In contrast, his rich dad’s path to becoming a millionaire was marked by his dedication to working to learn rather than solely for earnings.

Kiyosaki imparts advice to young people, urging them to prioritize learning over immediate financial gains. More specifically, he suggests looking ahead to identify the skills they wish to acquire before committing to a specific profession and potentially becoming trapped in the Rat Race. Kiyosaki’s own journey serves as an example of this philosophy. After college, he joined the Marines, where he learned essential business skills related to leadership and people management. Following his military service, Kiyosaki worked at Xerox, where he overcame his fear of rejection, emerging as one of the company’s top salespeople. Eventually, however, he ventured into entrepreneurship, leaving the corporate world to establish his own business.

After sharing more about his own professional trajectory, Kiyosaki then delves into the synergy of management skills crucial for business success.