July 14, 2025 • 23 mins
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Are you working hard… but still not getting ahead? In this episode of Rich Dad StockCast, we break down one of the most misunderstood lessons from Rich Dad Poor Dad: “Work to Learn, Not Earn.”
Most people are taught to chase a paycheck. But the wealthy? They chase skills, knowledge, and experience — the things that build true, lasting wealth. Host Del Denney is joined by Rich Dad expert Andy Tanner, who shares how this principle shaped his own success and how it can change your financial future too.
You’ll learn why mastering skills like raising capital, understanding financial statements, and managing your emotions are far more important than just working harder. Andy also shares why making mistakes is actually one of the fastest ways to grow smarter, wealthier, and more financially independent.
If you’re ready to stop trading your time for money and start building
00:00 Introduction
01:03 Importance of Action Over Consumption
01:51 Lessons from Rich Dad, Poor Dad
02:41 The Value of Financial and Personal Education
04:51 Developing Essential Skill Sets for Wealth
06:43 The Role of Personal Development in Investing
07:48 Historical Insights: Thales of Miletus
15:20 Embracing Mistakes as Learning Opportunities
18:00 Practical Steps to Start Learning
22:26 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Are you working hard… but still not getting ahead? In this episode of Rich Dad StockCast, we break down one of the most misunderstood lessons from Rich Dad Poor Dad: “Work to Learn, Not Earn.”
Most people are taught to chase a paycheck. But the wealthy? They chase skills, knowledge, and experience — the things that build true, lasting wealth. Host Del Denney is joined by Rich Dad expert Andy Tanner, who shares how this principle shaped his own success and how it can change your financial future too.
You’ll learn why mastering skills like raising capital, understanding financial statements, and managing your emotions are far more important than just working harder. Andy also shares why making mistakes is actually one of the fastest ways to grow smarter, wealthier, and more financially independent.
If you’re ready to stop trading your time for money and start building
00:00 Introduction
01:03 Importance of Action Over Consumption
01:51 Lessons from Rich Dad, Poor Dad
02:41 The Value of Financial and Personal Education
04:51 Developing Essential Skill Sets for Wealth
06:43 The Role of Personal Development in Investing
07:48 Historical Insights: Thales of Miletus
15:20 Embracing Mistakes as Learning Opportunities
18:00 Practical Steps to Start Learning
22:26 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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