Can Obama Save Us?
President Obama has been very busy. Last week he signed the economic recovery bill into law and he announced plans to help homeowners facing foreclosure. This past week he addressed the joint session of Congress and introduced sweeping changes in the FY2010 budget.
There’s no doubt that Obama is a man of action. And during this incredible time in history that we’re living in, America certainly needs a leader who inspires hope and provides direction for the country and the world. However, there’s a lot of debate as to how these bills and government actions will really help individuals. In my day-to-day work as a Recruiter, I’m faced with the reality of this economic downturn. I continue to hear stories of struggle to find work. When there are more people seeking employment than there are jobs, the odds continue to stack higher against them.
So what is the solution? Can Obama save us?
Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
Several years ago, I came across a book called, Rich Dad, Poor Dad written by Robert Kiyosaki. I really connected to the book because Kiyosaki’s story was very similar to mine. I grew up with a father who was very intelligent and educated, but knew very little about money, business, investing, and creating wealth. My Dad also grew up in Hawaii where Kiyosaki grew up so I could visualize many of the stories. Although I’m still learning to apply the principles I learned in the book, it has greatly affected my point of view with respect to work, money, and life.
The other day, I got an email that mentioned a new book that Robert Kiyosaki is writing called, Conspiracy of the Rich. What’s unique about this book is that you can read it as Kiyosaki is writing it. Every few weeks, Kiyosaki releases a new chapter for everyone to read online. You can also provide feedback and even contribute stories or comments which might be included in the final print version.
Chapter One is titled, “Can Obama Save the World?” Kiyosaki digs into the world of banking, governments, and the games that are played at levels beyond the common person’s reach. It’s a bit conspiracy theory-ish, but that’s the gist of the book. But what Kiyosaki does say is quite thought-provoking. In this Chapter, he provides this insight:
Can Obama save us? The correct question should be: How can we save ourselves? The answer, and the key to our freedom from the tyranny of our economy, is knowledge. By educating yourself about money and how it works, you unlock the potential within yourself to break free from the mentality of scarcity and see the abundance all around you.”
In other words, knowledge about money is the key to dealing with this economic crisis.
If you haven’t read Rich Dad, Poor Dad, I highly recommend it. It was a paradigm-shifting book for me. I also recommend signing up to read Kiyosaki’s new book, Conspiracy of the Rich. The first couple chapters have reminded me that I am in charge of my financial destiny no matter what may be happening in the world.
In upcoming posts, I’ll be sharing more resources about money, investing, and business.
Nice Site layout for your blog. I am looking forward to reading more from you.
Tom Humes
Thanks, Tom. It’s still a work in progress, but I appreciate your feedback. How did you come across my site, btw?
Hi Todd, I almost immediately knew what “guyjean” was! I read through parts of your blog and actually enjoyed it:)
That book you mentioned “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” by Robert Kiyosaki sounds really interesting, as well as his new book he posts on line as he writes.
I didn`t know you were a third generation Japanese. (Somehow I thought you were a “nisei”). Did people actually call you a “gaijin” when you were living in Japan? (I hope not!) Think the term has lost its negative tone over the years, since one can call oneself a “gaijin”… I was called a gaijin as well when I returned to Japan after spending two years in L.A. (1971~73) and placed in a public Japanese school. Anyway, will stop here. We have a lot to discuss, it seems like:)
Hi Takako, thanks for your reply. Rich Dad is a great book! There are other great books I’ll be talking about in the near future. Keep reading my blog! Regarding being called a “gaijin,” the funny thing was, in Japan nobody believed I was a gaijin no matter how much I tried to convince them.
Sorry I didn`t reply in ages. Thanks for your prompt reply.
That`s interesting that no one believed you were a gaijin. If you spoke in English they would know that you were an American right away! I think the term “gaijin” is inevitably linked with non Asians, i.e. caucasians, and that would include people from Europe, Australia, and many more countries! By the way, when I was in Wisconsin, people were trying to point out that I was an Asian and it got to be pretty annoying, but here in Waterloo, Ontario, I`ve never been called an Asian, maybe Japanese, though! As a result they see me as I really am, rather than “an Asian woman”.