Robert Kiyosaki's quotes, sayings

Second place is the first loser

Who was the first to fly across the Atlantic? Charles Lindbergh. Who was number two? Nobody cares. If you're not number one, nobody cares.

Don’t hang out with losers. You got to surround yourself with the right people? No - if they’re not number one, get somebody else.

What were your first steps to building wealth?

I had to learn how to sell. I got a job at Xerox, got knocked back, and I couldn’t stop until I became number one in sales.

Do you think college is a scam?

What did you learn about money? Nothing. What did you go to school for - to learn money, right? Make money, earn a job. Just teach me how to make money, and then I can decide what profession I want to go into.

Most people give up too soon

Most people don't have the tenacity to stick with it. They get shot down, they quit, they give up - and that's where they lose.

Sales is communication.

If you can't get laid, you're not going to get rich anyway.

Persistence gets the yes

Most people quit after being rejected. I didn't. I asked my wife out 50 times before she finally said yes. She still says, "You're the most persistent bastard (person) there is."

Knock down, stand up. Knock down, stand up. That's the key to success.

Fear of Rejection Kills Sales Success

The reason people suck at sales is they're afraid of rejection.

You got to be an entrepreneur - you got to sell.

Debt is dangerous. Debt's like a loaded gun.

Why do you need debt and intelligence?

Debt is dangerous - it's like a loaded gun. If you misuse it, you'll go down. Look at the United States: we're over $38 trillion in debt because a bunch of idiots are running the country and keep printing more and more money. That's what happens when idiots use debt.

Why rich people borrow and poor people save

Dave Ramsey says live debt free. For most people, yes. But if you want to get rich - debt is money.

Real estate lets you use smart debt

I like real estate because I can use debt.

How did you make your millions?

Real estate is how you make your money.