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his values. I wanted to be an entrepreneur and an investor. Although I loved
and respected my dad with all my heart, we did not share the same values
when it came to careers and money.
Returning from Vietnam in 1973, I had to make up my mind about
which quadrant I was going to make my stand in. My poor dad wanted me
to stay in the Marine Corps because ofjob security. When I told him I was
getting out, he advised me to get a job as a pilot with the airlines. When I
told him I did not want to fly anymore, he advised me to go back to school,
to get my master's degree and my Ph.D. so I could get a job with the
government. Since he did not understand the CASHFLOW Quadrant, he
did not understand that it was not the job I was turning down, it was the
quadrant ... or I should say the different values ofeach quadrant.
Once my real dad, my poor dad, realized that I preferred the professional
and financial values ofmy rich dad, the B and I quadrants, the gap between
the two ofus increased and our relationship became strained. My poor dad
valued security, and my rich dad valuedfreedom. And as many ofyou know,
security and freedom are not the same thing. In fact, they are opposite
values.That iswhy the people with the most security have the least freedom.
The people with the most security are locked up in jail, in maximum security.
When asked, "Why is money so important to you?" I often answer,
"Because money buys me freedom. Money buys me more choices in life."
For example, when traveling, I don't like spending excessive time standing in
lines at airports. Byhaving more money, I have the choice ofstanding in line
or renting a private jet. Today, I fly by private jet more than I fly by
commercial airlines. Of course, Donald has his own private jet, which
validates my point. One night, leaving Dallas, my tiny private-chartered jet
taxied past Donald's private jet. It was humbling to realize that my jet was
almost small enough to taxi under his jet.
And that is why I strongly suggest you sit quietly and decide which
quadrant is best for you. Ask yourself, "What are my values? Do I need job
security? Am I happy with security? Are my skills being tested in this
quadrant? Or do I value freedom more?" Also,you may want to ask yourself
what your parents' values are, aswell as those ofyour friends. There is some

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