In the book Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki with Sharon L. Lechter the author who is also the narrator talks about how to educate yourself and your kids about money and how to control your money instead of letting it control you. The author grew up in Hawaii in a middle class family but had the chance to learn about money from his rich friend‚ Mike whose father in the book is referred to as his rich dad. The lessons concentrate on six major points of view that his rich dad taught him. He
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the first was his biological father – the poor dad - and the other was the father of his childhood best friend‚ Mike – the rich dad. Both fathers taught the author how to achieve success but with very disparate approaches. It became evident to the author which father’s approach made more financial sense. Throughout the book‚ the author compares both fathers – their principles‚ ideas‚ financial practices‚ and degree of dynamism and how his real father‚ the poor and struggling but highly educated man
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distribution of wealth in America is unjust‚ the wealthy have more opportunities and resources allowing them to become richer and more powerful‚ whereas the poor must make do with less and less‚ shrinking opportunities‚ as well as a bad reputation and general mistrust. The Rich are getting richer the poor are not. The wealthiest
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The gap between rich and poor in the world today. In the world of 1995‚ there are still huge differeces between rich and poor‚ developed and less developed countries. But why? Who is to blame? What can we do about it? Many things have been tried out to solve these problems‚ but does it work? It seems bizarre‚ that we‚ modern‚ intelligent people‚ have not yet succeeded to get rid of the differences between DCs (developed countries) and LDCs (less developed countries). We try‚ don’t we? Every year
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During the Elizabethan period (1558-1603) the health of everybody from peasants to the wealthy was extremely poor due to the inadequate hygienic techniques used during the time. None of the people were aware exactly how they became ill‚ therefore surgeons had much difficulty to cure them. Although they rarely bathed they were oblivious to the fact this may be the source of their problems. Poor hygiene‚ brought out by infrequent bathing‚ resulted in illnesses caused by the patients’ and the surgeons’
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The Victorian dress Why did the poor Victorians have to be so different from the rich Victorians? Money back then was a big divider. The poor had to work very hard if they wanted money‚ but the rich didn’t have to really do anything because they had a maid that did all their work. The rich victorians led a life full of leisure‚ which was reflected on their clothing. The poor victorians were drastically different. The poor victorians are so different because they have no money and they can’t really
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The Poor Parson Portrait of a genuine parson - described in terms of his virtues: no physical appearance – spiritual man Active life: life of poverty‚ devoted to his flock and to the preaching of the gospel He travelled on foot‚ with a stave – not a symbol of his mission and authority but a real object to lean upon‚ a support He did what the gospels said and preached it. Put the gospel’s teachings into practice. Many priests went to London to earn money by singing masses or getting in a Brotherhood
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responsibility to provide food and shelter to maintain workforce. Today‚ they simply drive to the outskirts of town‚ pick up willing workers‚ and drop them back off at town‚ and get paid $6.50 a day. Try feeding a family on that sort of income. The working poor do all they can to survive but it is never enough; unable to pay bills‚ buy food‚ provide medicine‚ these people die one by one. Imagine having to sit in the emergency room‚ waiting for your loved ones to raise money for you to get the proper care
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has always been that motivational voice in my head that tells me to push forward. Last year‚ my sister achieved her goal of going to college. She turned to me‚ and said that I am next‚ words that are forever in my mind. Growing up poor has many disadvantages‚ being poor has led to a personal battle that has kept me sheltered and fearful of the world. Low self-esteem. Passing by a group of more than five people was always terrifying for me. Always thinking what was being said about me‚ and if my appearance
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Dealing with poor performance: case study 1 This case study was published on 08/11/2011 on the XpertHR website (of which the University subscribes). It is written by Caroline Noblet an employment lawyer with solicitors Squire Sanders Hammonds and deals with poor performance. This looks at a situation in which a manager initially wants to consider dismissing an employee for her poor performance even though the employer has failed to address the poor performance to date. It is written in the context
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