RICH DAD POOR DAD

Welcome to planteaa where we together plant ideas .Today we are gonna understand concept and summary of Rich Dad Poor Dad but in a new adventurous and thrilling way by taking the concept of chess and the movie : Jumanji

so first let me first give context of movie for those who didn’t watched it. So Jumanji welcome to the jungle is a movie in which our characters mistakenly enter into a game a whole different world of jungle and get different characters with different superpower and also weaknesses . Now in this jungle there are rewards risks & traps . Game is divided into level and if they want to get out of game alive . They have to complete all the levels. and do i need to tell about chess …So lets start. Like Jumanji Finance is a whole different world & Whether we want or not we all play this game . The difference is riches know rules of game which poor & middle class don’t . Playing a game without knowing the rule brings only one thing .. Failure . So to make everyone aware about these money rules Robert wrote this classic book and for begginers this book is welcome door in world of finance.

so are you ready to enter this world

Rich Dad’s Gambit: The Strategic Fight for Wealth”

so are you ready to enter this world

Lesson 1: Attack vs Defense -Control the Board

In chess, playing only defensively— just trying to survive —how far you think you can go . The same goes for life. Most people are stuck in a reactionary cycle: working to pay bills, chasing promotions, and hoping for security. This is the “pawn mindset.”

Rich Dad, however, played offense. He taught Kiyosaki to make money work for him instead of working for money. Like the game of Jumanji, where players must find a way to win rather than just survive, financial success requires bold, strategic moves. & these stratrgic bold moves are part of very small actions

The poor and middle class work for money—the rich make money work for them.How ?? by investing by buying assets where poor people buy liabilities and middle class buy liabilities thinking assets
Instead of just earning and spending, focus on building assets that generate passive income.
In chess, a grandmaster sees five moves ahead. In money, you must plan your financial future, not just your next paycheck. If you have only one source of income you are only one step away from going bankrupt

Lesson 2: Know Your Power Pieces – Assets vs. Liabilities

Imagine playing Jumanji and picking up a cursed item that drains your life. That’s what liabilities do to your finances.

Assets (power pieces) put money in your pocket – like rental properties, stocks, businesses.
Liabilities (traps) take money out of your pocket – like loans, credit card debt, and even a fancy car that loses value.

Lets test you understanding of asset and liabilities what do you think your house is asset or liability majority will say its assets but if its ain’t generating money its a liability. The key is to collect assets that keep working for you, like powerful chess pieces that dominate the board.

Lesson 3: Mind Your Own Game – Stop Playing for Others

In chess and in any game the worst strategy is to move blindly, without any plan. Playing blindly brings only one thing .. failure

Most people spend their entire lives minding someone else’s business—working hard to make their employer richer instead of building their own wealth.

Start a side hustle. See what problem you can solve and also make profit from it
Invest in assets that generate passive income. Like Rental properties , Stocks
Use your paycheck not just to survive, but save it invest & use it to build something big

In the game of wealth, the worst mistake is playing someone else’s strategy instead of your own. Learn from other but play your own.

Lesson 4: The Entrepreneur’s Gambit – Why Business & Investing Matter

In chess, the gambit is an early sacrifice that leads to a powerful advantage. In Jumanji, players take risks that could either lead to victory or defeat. Likewise, in the real world, those who take calculated risks—like starting businesses and investing—are the ones who win big.

Entrepreneurs control their income and expenses rather than relying on a paycheck.
Investors and business owners leverage systems to build wealth, just like a chess master positions pieces for future moves.
Instead of working hard for money, they let their money work for them—this is the ultimate strategy to escape the rat race.

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LEVEL 5: Work to Learn, Not Just for a Paycheck

In any game the players had to learn new skills to survive. In chess, each move teaches you something about strategy. Similarly, instead of choosing jobs based only on salary, Rich Dad advised Kiyosaki to seek knowledge first.

Learn about sales, negotiation, Human psychology and leadership—these are powerful pieces in the game of life.
Develop financial intelligence through investing and business management.Read books, listen podcasts
See challenges as opportunities to level up, rather than obstacles to avoid.

LEVEL 6: Fear is the Real Villain

Like the movie , fear could get you killed. In chess, fear keeps you from making bold moves. And in money, fear keeps people stuck in dead-end jobs, afraid to invest, afraid to start businesses.

Guess what in this uncertain world where anything can happen we are searching for certainity in job

Fear of failure – “What if I lose money?” So what keep a backup plan
Fear of risk – “What if it doesn’t work?” so what
Fear of what others think – “What will people say?” By the way people will always say something no matter what you do

Rich Dad believed that fear is what keeps people poor. Mistakes are not failures—they’re just lessons. Change your thought process Kiyosaki Poor dad thought process, “I can’t afford it,” Rich Dad thought process, “How can I afford it?” This simple mindset shift will turn problems into opportunities.

“The more a person seeks security, the more that person gives up control over his life”

Robert Kiyosaki

Lesson 7: Financial Literacy – Your Ultimate weapon

No matter which game you play not knowing the rules bring only one thing & that’s failure? Would you sit down for a chess match without knowing how the pieces move? Yet most of us go through life without ever learning how money works.

Financial literacy is more important than a degree.
Schools teach you how to be an employee, but not how to be financially free.
The wealthy continuously learn, read, and apply financial principles.

In the game of money, knowledge is our greatest weapon. The more you learn, the more strategic you & your moves become

Final Moves: How to Win the Game of Wealth

 so here are some tips:

Think like a chess master – Always plan five moves ahead financially.
Collect assets, not liabilities – Build income streams instead of draining expenses.
Start your own adventure – Invest, start a business, and create financial freedom.
Take risks wisely – Growth comes from stepping outside your comfort zone.
Keep learning – Every great player keeps sharpening their skills.

Rich Dad Poor Dad isn’t just a book—it’s a guide for winning the game of wealth: the game of wealth. Whether you see it as a chessboard or an adventure like Jumanji, the choice is yours. Will you stay a pawn, or will you make the moves that lead to checkmate?

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Genuine suggestion : Always try to read full books these blogs are to create a spark in you . Youtube summaries , blogs are ok. But nothing can replace a book nothing.

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Meet you in next blog , untill then keep shining

RICH DAD POOR DAD

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