For many growing up in this generation and even those in previous generations people have always had a desire to become rich. “What you you want to be when you grow up?” is something that we always teach our children that we should take seriously. A doctor, lawyer, banker? However, if you ask any kid today what do they want to be? My 12 yr old brother wants to be a basketball player, and growing up I wanted to play football.
Today I am part of the US Army working for the legal system so that I can gain an advantage over those trying to go to law school. Joining the Army I recieved a bonus and it was gone within a month (It went mostly on bills.) I decided that I would take more control over my finances, so I started to educate myself on the matter. I ran across a book by Mr. Robert Kiyosake called Rich Dad Poor Dad, and I agreed with many of his principles, however I decided to read another book by him called Retire Young Retire Rich which once again I found principles in there that I agree with.
Currently I am working on my last few classes for my degree in Buisness Administration so I do know about business affairs and responsibilities. Never the less, being rich is a child fantasy and becoming rich fast is considered impossible by many experts. On the other hand our country was founded on principles that it is a place were someone with no money could become wealthy. That is the American Dream. My goal before I retire is to make 1,000,000 and I was wondering if there was anyone who has been able to accomplish this feat? I met a guy who followed the principles of Mr. Kiyosake and he honestly made a great deal of money in the Real Estate business (I don’t know if it was millions like he claimed) but is it possible to make 1,000,000 dollars in one’s lifetime, or is the American Dream dead? That is the question I want to find out.
I am hoping that I can get some responses so that I can share ideas with people who also believe in the American Dream. Where does one start? Why types of things should I learn? So I call out to everyone to help me attain my goal of making 1,000,000 dollars in my life. I have some ideas but I always found that working together increases efficiency.
