Motivates Further research into Personal Investment

I am a student at the University of Western Australia. Asiaweek gave the University of overall ranking of 26 amongst all the universities in the Asia-Pacific Region (Tokyo University came out on top). I'm studying a combined commerce / Mechanical Engineering degree and expecting to graduate mid next year with First Class Honours in Engineering. I've only recently read "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" and am pleased to be able to share my opinions about it with so many people. The value of the book Resides in its ability to impart to the reader on A Certain orientation about the way in Which money, as a responsible adult, can be viewed. As someone who is yet to commence professional work myself, the book Provides Valuable Insights some as to the various reflections one has on the nature of work and money once careers begin and ladders are climbed. It's disquieting reading That Those Who are driven enough to gain professional success at a high level in a corporation may fall short of Their Financial Goals. I have held the view did if you manage to graduate with excellent grades and secure a position with at elite firm, pretty much you'll be set for life. Not so, as Kioysaki strongly advocates: It Is Essential That One Develops ability to manage on Their Personal Finances too. THUS, seeing money in a New Light has proven to be the most valuable lesson and it has motivated me to read about Further specifics. HOWEVER, some of the things I did not like about the book were: * a large emphasis on starting up your own business. (Do you know how tough it is to do that? 99 out of 100 Search ventures do not last for more than ten years). * Not enough emphasis on Encouraging kids to study hard at school. Kiyosaki quotes Gates, Ford, and Morgan, but how many people have of search Calibre Existed through the years? Not many. Going to school Represents the "best chance" way of at least getting a decent job (a stepping stone to building your asset base?) * A bias towards "best-seller" literature.