# 4 Investment Secrets to Escape the Hamster Wheel Race

Rich Dad author Robert Kiyosaki says that true wealth freedom is not putting all your eggs in one basket. His investment portfolio covers four major asset classes:

**1. Own Business** — From a stall to a sellable enterprise
**2. Product** — Precious Metals (Gold and Silver Coins)
**3. Stocks** — Even if you only buy a few shares, it can keep you attuned to market trends.
**4. Rental Properties** — Use tenants' money to pay off the mortgage, achieving leverage + cash flow

But this guy emphasizes a key point: **most people forget to invest in themselves before investing**. If you don't understand financial language and don't comprehend how various assets operate, blindly entering the market is just giving away money.

His advice is simple: make a plan → start small → learn as you go → after making mistakes, ask yourself what you have learned. Wealth is not about getting rich overnight, but about compounding thinking.