Why We Want You To Be Rich by Donald J. Trump & Robert T. Kiyosaki

It took me quite some time to finish reading this book. (About 1-2 months). But I have learnt alot from it. And I am going to share some of the points that the book cover and will apply it in my life.

Firstly, I learnt a basic principle from this book, which is, 'THINK BIG!' I admit that it's time to think larger for my future in every area. It doesn't cost anything to think big anyway. For me, I just got to learn to stretch my goals in term of spiritual, mental and financial.

I also learnt that it's pointless to complain regardless of whatever situation you are in because by complaining, it won't change anything as well. I need to stop complaining but instead get things done with passion and exuberance. :)

Donald J. Trump says "The worst disservice we can do to ourselves is to expect things to be easy." By experience, I agree to that and don't expect things to be easy because it will turn out to be the opposite. Learn from every negative experience and the next time when you encounter the similiar situation, you will not feel so frustrated. :)

George S. Patton says "Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity." I think this is so true. For me it applys in the music band that I am in. I try my very best not to tell the band members what to do exactly during practice because I know that God will input creativity on them and they will be able to play a more heavenly and a different kind of music.

When you make a mistake, please do not lie about it or pretend you did not make one. Instead take the time to learn from your mistakes, and you will learn faster than those who avoid making mistakes or pretend they do not make any. (This is something I am trying to apply in my life as you know that sometimes it's not easy to admit to our mistakes because of our human pride. I am going to keep telling myself that 'it's ok to make mistake as long as you are willing to learn from it.')

Last but not least, these are the 3 areas that I wish to increase in my life. They are Health, Wealth and Happiness. Health should be the most important because if you do not have it, you will not be able to enjoy the remaining 2. Being healthy for me sometimes is a problem too due to ill-discipline. My aim is to keep up to a healthy lifestyle by working out at least twice per week whether is it running or gyming. My end goal should be having a healthy body to be able to spend more time with my love ones and also to enjoy the wealth and happiness I will be having in the future. :)

Yongheng
City Harvest Church, N499
Prudential
93834534
yongheng16@hotmail.com

Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki

Recently I am reading this book 'Rich Dad Poor Dad' by Robert T. Kiyosaki. It was inspiring as it triggered some thoughts in me for my future. Here are some information and sharing:

Firstly, I understand that just by going to school, get good grades and look for a secure job in the future are not enough. Although my results in school were not very fantastic, I thank God because that is not the end of it. We still have hope! (For those whose school results are also not as good and you are thinking of giving in to life). Education is the foundation of success and is important, so are financial skills and communication skills.

Secondly, I learnt and am convicted that I do not want to be involved in this 'Rat Race' that would bring self-destruction.

Illustrations of 'Rat Race' =) Taken from the book 'Rich Dad Poor Dad'.

- A happy and highly educated young couple recently got married and move in together in a cramped rented apartment.
- Apartment is cramped so they decide to save money to buy their dream home and have kids.
- Both have good income and they begin to focus on their career to realise their dreams.
- As their incomes begin to increase, their expenses increase as well.
- Taxes increase as well.
- Once income is sufficient for the couple, they decide to buy their dream home. When they do that, they are starting to pay property tax as well.
- After which, they continue to buy a new car, new furniture and new appliances to match their new home.
- As a result, credit card debt goes up and now they are trapped in the 'Rat Race'.
- Not only that, a child comes along and this caused the couple to work even harder and the process repeats itself.

All these that I mentioned are not wrong. It has been a process for many couples in life. However, if I can make another choice, I will choose not to go through this same process like many couples did.

What's the solution recommended by this book?

1) Increase your assets and decrease your liabilities.
2) Increase your investment.
3) Be creative and start your own business that does not require you to be there physically all the time but still keep your day time job.



To be continued.......



Yongheng
City Harvest Church, N499
Prudential
93834534
yongheng16@hotmail.com