Both were just starting out on their careers, and both were struggling with money and families. The problem was, the rich man was not rich yet and the poor man not yet poor. Instead of simply accepting or rejecting one or the other, I found myself thinking more, comparing and then choosing for myself. Having two dads advising me offered me the choice of contrasting points of view one of a rich man and one of a poor man. If I had had only one dad, I would have had to accept or reject his advice. Both men believed strongly in education but did not recommend the same course of study. Both men offered me advice, but they did not advise the same things. The other left bills to be paid.īoth men were strong, charismatic and influential. One died leaving tens of millions of dollars to his family, charities and his church. The other would become one of the richest men in Hawaii. Yet one struggled financially all his life. The other father never finished the eighth grade.īoth men were successful in their careers, working hard all their lives.

He then went on to Stanford University, the University of Chicago, and Northwestern University to do his advanced studies, all on full financial scholarships. and completed four years of undergraduate work in less than two years. One was highly educated and intelligent he had a Ph.D. I had two fathers, a rich one and a poor one. Chapter Seven: Lesson Six - Work to Learn-Don't Work for Money.Chapter Six: Lesson Five - The Rich Invent Money.Chapter Five: Lesson Four - The History of Taxes and the Power of Corporations.Chapter Four: Lesson Three - Mind Your Own Business.Chapter Three: Lesson Two - Why Teach Financial Literacy?.

Chapter Two: Lesson One - The Rich Don't Work for Money.

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