All Forum Posts by: Sean C.

Hello all, thought I'd make my introduction here.  I'm Sean from Texas.  I live about an hour outside Corpus Christi, in a town of about 100k give or take.  For many years I was on the S side of the Quadrant, (I was self employed, and had a retail business) and am now on the E side.  I do also have a small teaching website, and a small local teaching business when I'm not working my day job.  My website is underperforming to what it once did, and I'm going to make growing that (as it will be mostly passive income.  I say mostly, because I still have to evaluate my students homework and give feedback) a priority.

My day job (back to the E side) started about 2.5 years ago.  I work many hours a day and, have largely grieved having to come back to being an employee working for someone else.

A few weeks ago, I read Rich Dad Poor Dad at the advice of a former student, and that "flipped" my switch.   Now, instead of hate my job, I now see that time as being paid to - accumulate cash for building assets, and for learning, especially in the areas of Financial Intelligence.  I listen to podcasts (how I found Deep Pockets) and audiobooks.  I'm at the very beginning of my journey, even though I'm now over 50 years old.  I do not know where I'll end up, at this age, but I do know that I no longer see the world the same, as I did a month ago.  I'm looking to do things right.

Right now, I just want to learn, listen and grow.  I am also ready to make real changes.  First in myself, then in my situation.  That's why I'm excited to learn of actionable ways to do so.

Anyways, I'm glad to be here.  I look forward to learning and growing, and maybe along the way, helping others, if only it's encouraging them!

By the way, that former student and I are teaming up here where I live, encouraging one another and being co-learners.  We are going to play the Cash Flow Game later today.  Although I am appreciative of Robert K and these books, I am not a disciple.   I appreciate the books for what they are - a call to Financially Educate myself.

Best,

SC

I'm new to all this, and am taking notes as well.   I've been consuming books like crazy recently.  Here are some books I've read/listened to:

Richest Man in Babylon - George Clason

Outsmarting the Devil - Napoleon Hill

 Rich Dad Poor Dad Books:

1. Rich Dad Poor Dad

2. Cash Flow Quadrant

3. Guide To Investing

4. Increase Your Financial IQ

Start Your Own Corporation - Garrett Sutton

Warren Buffett and the Interpretation of Financial Statements - Mary Buffett (highly insightful on money, and emphasis on research and analysis)

Never Split the Difference - Chris Voss

Best,

SC

@Matt Lyons

Thank you for all of this. This is actually my first post/time in this forum, and a lot of what you said resonated with me. I’m brand new to this, and perhaps along the way, where and when appropriate, as I learn my way around this place, I will share my story.

I too, been consuming books, reading, listening to podcasts and slowly understanding more and more. I can relate to the “paralysis by analysis” trap, but BP is helping with that as well. By calling things to action, it commits me to keeping the process towards progress. I’m already committed, but it’s nice to get the extra nutrients from BP!

You all have been giving solid, actionable advice, and frankly, I’m excited. I look forward to being here, learning and getting to know others. This process has been more internal, than external, for me so far, but I feel like I am in the place I need to be as I start this journey.

Thank you for all of your links and resources. I appreciate you taking the time to help people new to this like me!

Best,

S