A major theme is using Other People’s Money (OPM) and Other People’s Time (OPT) to grow wealth, focusing on investments where the owner maintains control. Book Availability & Ratings
The two authors first crossed paths while working at , an adult education company. Trump was reportedly impressed by Kiyosaki's massive success with his earlier book, Rich Dad Poor Dad , while Kiyosaki admired Trump's real estate expertise and "think big" mentality. Recognizing they shared a similar philosophy on wealth and education, they decided to join forces in 2006 to reach a broader audience than they could individually. The "One Message" Why We Want You to Be Rich: Two Men, One Message
The "story" behind is a joint effort by two major financial figures—Donald Trump and Robert Kiyosaki—to address what they saw as a looming economic crisis for the middle class . The Origin of the Collaboration A major theme is using Other People’s Money
: Offers the audiobook version narrated by John Dossett for around $14.99 . Recognizing they shared a similar philosophy on wealth
The book's title reflects their shared concern that the , leaving behind a two-class society of only the very rich and the very poor. Their "message" focuses on several key pillars:
They criticize traditional advice like "save money" and "invest in mutual funds," calling it a strategy of "investing not to lose". Instead, they advocate for "investing to win" through assets like real estate and entrepreneurship.