Rich Dad Poor Dad is a starting point for anyone looking to gain control of their financial future

SPIRIT
EMOTION
MIND
BODY
CASHFLOW Quadrant
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When criticized for making 1,014 mistakes before creating the 
electric light bulb, Thomas Edison said, “I did not fail 1,014 times.
I successfully found out what did not work 1,014 times.”
In other words, the reason so many people fail to achieve success 
is because they fail to fail enough times.
Looking at the diagram again,
one of the reasons so many people cling to job security is because they 
lack emotional education. They let fear stop them.
One of the best things about military school and the Marine 
Corps is that these organizations spend a lot of time developing 
young men and women spiritually, emotionally, mentally, and 
physically. Although it was a tough education, it was a complete 
education, preparing us to do a nasty job.
The reason I created the CASHFLOW game is because the game 
educates the whole person. The game is a better teaching tool than 
reading or lecture, simply because the game involves the body, mind, 
emotions, and spirit of the player.
The game is designed for players to make as many mistakes as 
possible with play money, and then learn from those mistakes. To me, 
this is a more humane way to learn about money.
Preface
SPIRIT
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The Path Is the Goal
Today, there are thousands of CASHFLOW clubs all over the world. 
One reason why CASHFLOW clubs are important is because they are 
a shelter from the storm, a way station on the path of life. By joining 
a CASHFLOW club, you get to meet people like you, people who are 
committed to making changes, not just talking about change.
Unlike school, there is not a requirement of past academic success. 
All that is asked is a sincere desire to learn and make changes. In the 
game, you will make a lot of mistakes in different financial situations 
and will learn from your mistakes, using play money. 
CASHFLOW clubs are not for those who want to get rich quick. 
CASHFLOW clubs are there to support the long-term mental, emotional, 
spiritual, physical, and financial changes a person needs to go through. We 
all change and evolve at different rates of speed so you are encouraged to 
go at your own speed. 
After playing the game with others a few times, you will have a 
better idea of what your next step should be and which of the four asset 
classes (business, real estate, paper assets, or commodities) is best for you.