The more a person seeks security… it sounds comforting, right? But Kiyosaki argues it’s a subtle trap, a trade where you hand over your autonomy for a false sense of safety.
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Meaning
At its core, this quote means that the pursuit of guaranteed safety—often in the form of a stable job or a predictable path—involves a hidden cost: your personal freedom and ability to direct your own life.
Explanation
Let me break this down from what I’ve seen in my own work. When you prioritize security above all else, you’re essentially making a deal. You’re saying, “I will trade my potential for a greater income, my creative freedom for a set of rules, and my time for a predictable paycheck.” You hand the reins of your financial and professional life to an employer or a system. And the real kicker? That security is often an illusion. A company can downsize, an industry can be disrupted. So you’ve given up control for something that wasn’t truly guaranteed in the first place. It’s about understanding the opportunity cost of playing it too safe.
Quote Summary
| Context | Attributes |
|---|---|
| Original Language | English (3668) |
| Category | Career (192) |
| Topics | control (58), risk (54), security (9) |
| Literary Style | clear (348), philosophical (434) |
| Emotion / Mood | provocative (175), realistic (354) |
| Overall Quote Score | 77 (179) |
Origin & Factcheck
This quote comes directly from Robert T. Kiyosaki’s massively influential 1997 book, Rich Dad Poor Dad. It was published in the United States and has since become a cornerstone of modern financial and entrepreneurial thinking. While the exact “Rich Dad” figure has been questioned over the years, the concept itself is purely Kiyosaki’s philosophical framework.
Attribution Summary
| Context | Attributes |
|---|---|
| Author | Robert T Kiyosaki (98) |
| Source Type | Book (4032) |
| Source/Book Name | Rich Dad Poor Dad (43) |
| Origin Timeperiod | Contemporary (1615) |
| Original Language | English (3668) |
| Authenticity | Verified (4032) |
Author Bio
Born in Hilo, Hawaii, Robert T. Kiyosaki graduated from the United States Merchant Marine Academy and served as a Marine Corps helicopter gunship pilot in Vietnam. After stints at Xerox and entrepreneurial ventures, he turned to financial education, co-authoring Rich Dad Poor Dad in 1997 and launching the Rich Dad brand. He invests in real estate and commodities and hosts the Rich Dad Radio Show. The Robert T. Kiyosaki book list spans personal finance classics like Cashflow Quadrant and Rich Dad’s Guide to Investing, along with educational games and seminars.
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Where is this quotation located?
| Quotation | The more a person seeks security, the more that person gives up control over their life |
| Book Details | Publication Year/Date: 1997; ISBN/Unique Identifier: 978-1612680194; Last edition: 2022 Revised Edition, Number of pages: 336 |
| Where is it? | Chapter 7: Overcoming Obstacles, Approximate page from 2022 edition: 208 |