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What’s “The Business of the 21st Century” And Why Should You Get Involved In It?

Posted by Ilka Flood | Posted in Network Marketing | Posted on 12-07-2010

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Business of the 21st Century

Business of the 21st Century

I’m sure you are familiar with best-selling author Robert Kiyosaki of “Rich Dad – Poor Dad.” If you haven’t  read the book I highly recommend it. I also recommend his newest book “The Business of the 21st Century.” (Read the First Chapter of “The Business of the 21st Century here.)

Have your parents ever told you this …

“Go to school get good grades, get a high-paying job, live below your means and save money?”

Has it gotten you anywhere? Has it gotten you to where you want to be?

The sad truth is, that for a lot of us, this plan doesn’t work.

You’ll never get rich working for someone else. That’s a fact!

Instead you should be in business for yourself. I don’t mean being self-employed or a small business owner.

In the short video below, Robert Kiyosaki will explain what “The Business of the 21st Century” is and why it makes perfect sense.

I love the way he said: “Always remember, it’s not money that makes you rich, it’s business skills.”

I totally believe that, because money comes and goes, but the skills you acquire (in network marketing or direct selling) will always stay with you. And that’s why network marketing is the perfect business.

“The number one asset a person can build is build a business. That’s the smartest thing you can do.” _Robert  Kiyosaki.

I truly believe this, as from my own experience I know that “Plan A” doesn’t work. Our family had to find out what it meant to go from a paycheck to zero from one day to the next. There is no such thing as “Job Security” and there hasn’t been for a very long time.

So, are you leaving your future and that of your family’s in the hands of someone else? Or is it time for a change? Is it time for you to take a closer look at “The Business of the 21st Century? It’s your choice!

To your success,

Ilka Flood
The EnlightenedNetworker

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Ryan Biddulph said on 12-07-2010

Hi Ilka,

I would highly recommend any work by Kyosaki. He has as much business sense as anybody. Great stuff!

The skills acquired when network marketing are the wealth you possess and these skills are transferable to any business. They are always on the resume.

Thanks for sharing :)

Ryan Biddulph
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Ilka Flood Reply:
July 12th, 2010 at 4:28 pm

Hi Ryan,

You are absolutely correct. When Robert Kiyosaki speaks people listen. He knows his stuff!

Like I already said, money comes and goes, but the skills you learn will stay with you. Quite frankly, I don’t know of any other industry where you can learn such a variety of skills. They’re not just applicable to business but to life as well.

Thanks for stopping by … and thanks for always sharing my stuff! I appreciate you!!

Ilka

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Twila Jacobs said on 12-07-2010

Hi Ilka,

Robert Kyosaki “gets it”! I would recommend anything of his highly. I made my husband check out Rich Dad Poor Dad from the library a couple months back and just asked him to read two chapters. He finished the book and the next thing I know he was on Amazon ordering every book he has written thus far.

The world needs to wake up and realize we live in a different world that we did even just a few years back. Things change and people have to adapt and change with it or end up jobless and/or without their pensions!

Awesome post!
Twila
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Ilka Flood Reply:
July 12th, 2010 at 4:31 pm

Hi Twila,

That’s too funny about your husband :) You trained him well.

I totally agree, that people have to adapt to the different world we live in. Change often is painful and uncomfortable though and people are set in their ways … or beliefs for that matter. But you’re right, if they don’t get ‘with it’ they will be feeling the consequences.

Have an awesome evening!

Ilka

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Marcus Baker
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said on 13-07-2010

I love Roberyt Kiyosaki. I first read ‘Rich Dad Poor Dad’ many years ago and probably didn’t fully understand the book then. One thing he says is that one has to develop the emotional intelligence required to move quadrants and that is so true. Thanks for sharing Ilka.

~Marcus
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Ilka Flood Reply:
July 13th, 2010 at 12:09 pm

Hi Marcus,

That’s when I read it! Guess it’s time to re-read it again. It’s true, you have to totally change your thinking or it’s not going to work.

Thanks for stopping by! Enjoy your day!

Ilka

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Soren Egstrup said on 13-07-2010

Hi Ilka, I haven’t read “Rich Dad Poor Dad” but “Why We Want You to be Rich” and like Kyosaki illustrate in this video above, it’s about changing out philosophy.
Thanks for sharing.
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Ilka Flood Reply:
July 13th, 2010 at 12:13 pm

Hi Soren,

You know they say “change happens between your ears.” So change your thinking and you will change your life.

Love the “Why We Want You to Be Rich” with Kiyosaki and Donald Trump. I have the audio version. Actually, I do like books better because you can highlight passages :)

Thanks for stopping by and have a great evening!

Ilka

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Jose Lasa said on 13-07-2010

Thanks Ilka for that piece of Kiyosaki book. I happened to have read Kiyosaki’s Rich Dad and Poor Dad, and it was awesome too. Thanks for sharing good tips to improve my MLM business.

As always Ilka, God Bless you and all those MLMers.

Joe Jose Lasa

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Ilka Flood Reply:
July 14th, 2010 at 1:07 pm

Hi Jose,

You are so very welcome :)

Have an awesome day, and thanks for stopping by!

Ilka

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Peter Fuller MBA
Twitter:
said on 13-07-2010

Hey Ilka

What a great idea, acquire and develop business skills.

If you have a skill that others need then you always be able to earn a living.

Sound so simple, and it is :)

Thanks for the post Ilka.
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Ilka Flood Reply:
July 14th, 2010 at 1:09 pm

Hi Peter,

Yes, that’s the best thing you can do, because nobody can take those skills away from you and you can apply them anywhere no matter what happens to your current company.

To your success!

Ilka

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Jerome Ratliff said on 13-07-2010

Hi Ilka,

Since I was mentored by the Rich Dad Team…I guess you can understand my opinion on this post.

If someone like this has gone to this extent to make a point, that should tell a lot of people.

Thanks for sharing this video too. It’s one of my favorites of Robert.

Take care,
Jerome Ratliff
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Ilka Flood Reply:
July 14th, 2010 at 1:11 pm

Hi Jerome,

Wow! Lucky you!!

I am really glad that a man of his influence is an advocate for the industry. As well as good old Donald Trump. Hope more will join in.

Thanks for dropping by and have an awesome day!

Ilka

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Steve Shoemaker said on 13-07-2010

Ilka great looking blog this is my first visit but not my last. So true about going into business for yourself. Being a small business owner or self-employed like a lot my friends are is just owning a job. They do have better than average incomes but they still envy the freedom that comes with networking. And I know whatever happens these skills are here to stay and I can repeat any success I have ever had.

Steve Shoemaker
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Ilka Flood Reply:
July 14th, 2010 at 1:59 pm

Hi Steve,

Thank you for stopping by! It’s very nice to meet you.

You said something very important … “whatever happens these skills are here to stay and I can repeat any success I have ever had.”

That is so true! You can take those skills anywhere. It’s like Emerson says … “A mind once expanded can never shrink back to its original state.”

Thanks for your great comment!

Ilka

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Phil Eldred said on 14-07-2010

Hi Ilka,

I really enjoyed reading this post… I attempted to convey the same message in my latest article “Do You Call Yourself An Entrepreneur?” but you have presented it so much better!

I have, for some time, been a follower of Robert Kiyosaki and now have six books from his “Rich Dad” series and, I’m sure, will be adding more.

Blessings,
Phil

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Ilka Flood Reply:
July 14th, 2010 at 4:19 pm

Hi Phil,

Sounds like you are ‘hooked’ on Kiyosaki. But then again, that would be easy to do. The man really knows his stuff.

Thanks for stopping by and for your great comment!

Have a nice day!

Ilka

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Melisa said on 14-07-2010

Hi Ilka!

Robert Kiyosaki is awesome! You’re certainly right when you said that “Plan A doesn’t work”.

I can personally tell you that it doesn’t matter how much you climb the ladder in corporate America, you will never reach as high as you can in your network marketing business both through relationships and personal growth.

While you can certainly earn a great income with Network Marketing, this business is about more than just money. :-)

Hope you have a blessed day!

Melisa
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Ilka Flood Reply:
July 14th, 2010 at 9:56 pm

Hi Melisa,

Absolutely! The possibilities are endless and the sky is the limit in network marketing.

….And you are totally right, “this business is about more than just money.”

Cheers, and have an awesome day!

Ilka

P.S. Welcome back :)

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Susanna Hess said on 14-07-2010

Hi Ilka,

Thanks for sharing this video! He really does have an amazing story and I’d recommend everything written by him.

Another great post!
Susanna

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Ilka Flood Reply:
July 14th, 2010 at 9:57 pm

Hi Susanna,

So would I. Absolutely! He knows his stuff!

Thanks for stopping by and have an awesome day!

Ilka

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Thomas said on 16-07-2010

Looks like I need to do some reading! My Bro-in-law told me about “Rich Dad, Poor Dad”. Your video convinced it about time I read it!
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Ilka Flood Reply:
July 16th, 2010 at 3:07 pm

Hi Thomas,

Thanks for your great comment! It’s awesome to meet you.

Your brother-in-law is a smart man :)

Feel welcome to stop back by anytime and have a fantastic weekend!

Ilka

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Oliver Tausend
Twitter:
said on 28-07-2011

Hi Ilka,

I haven’t read this one yet although I read many of his books including “Business School” which is about Network Marketing as well. I owe it to this book that I am in this industry today. If not for this book, well, I don’t know.

Thanks for sharing, might grab a copy of this one.

Take care

Oliver
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Ilka Flood Reply:
July 29th, 2011 at 11:48 am

Hi Oliver,

Wow, that’s an awesome testimonial for a book. There’s also “Smart Kids – Rich Kids” by Robert Kiyosaki. Have your girls read that one yet? Well, actually, they might be a little young still.

Have a great weekend, Oliver!

Ilka

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