Money Quote by Robert T. Kiyosaki
““Most people choose not to be rich. For 90 percent of the population, being rich is too much of a hassle. So they invent sayings that go: “I’m not interested in money.” “I’ll never be rich.” “I don’t have to worry. I’m still young.” “When I make some money, then I’ll think about my future.” “My husband/wife handles the finances.” The problem with those statements is that they rob the person who chooses to think such thoughts of two things: One is time, which is your most precious asset. The second is learning. Having no money should not be an excuse to not learn. But that is a choice we all make daily: the choice of what we do with our time, our money, and what we put in our heads.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Rich Dad Poor Dad, 1997
We often avoid wealth by making excuses, which wastes time and blocks learning.
In simple terms: Excuses about money waste time and prevent growth.
Key Takeaway
Stop making excuses; invest time in learning and wealth building.
Themes
wealth
mindset
time management
education
personal responsibility
Mood
reflective
motivational
critical
Type
advice
motivational
reflective
When to use this quote
- career planning
- budgeting
- investing
- self‑education
- goal setting
Key Concepts
financial literacy
psychology of scarcity
habit formation
Questions to Reflect On
- What excuses are you using about money?
- How can you turn time into learning?
A Different Perspective
Excuses can be deeply rooted in fear and cultural conditioning, making change hard.
