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I'm Often Asked How To Start Investing With Little Or No Money. Please Hear This As This Is The Hardest Thing For People To Understand: You Do Not Invest With Money! You Invest With Your Mind! No Matter What The Field, Your Biggest Asset Is Your Mind. Once You Have Knowledge, You Find Deals, Find Your Team And Use Other People’s Money. You Sell The Deal And Your Team To Get Investment Money.
-Robert Kiyosaki
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I'm Often Asked How

Robert Kiyosaki
I'm Often Asked How To Start Investing With Little Or No Money. Please Hear This As This Is The Hardest Thing For People To Understand: You Do Not Invest With Money! You Invest With Your Mind! No Matter What The Field, Your Biggest Asset Is Your Mind. Once You Have Knowledge, You Find Deals, Find Your Team And Use Other People’s Money. You Sell The Deal And Your Team To Get Investment Money.
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Think Of Me
You Don't Achieve Success By "taking It Easy" Or "working On It Later." You Achieve It Thru Persistence And Hard Work.
Hard Work
Persistence
Easy
Don't Be So Bitter About A Bad Experience From Your Past That You Miss The Opportunities In Front Of You.
Regret
Failure
Past
I Strongly Urge Students To Learn To Take Risks, To Be Bold, To Let Their Genius Convert That Fear Into Power And Brilliance.
Risk
Genius
Students
True Passion Attracts. If You Have Passion In Your Business, The Right People Will Be Attracted To Your Team.
Team
Passion
People
Rich Dad Has Taught Me "you Can't Do It" Doesn't Necessarily Mean "you Can't". It More Often Means "they Can't".
Dad
Mean
Taught
Rich Don't Work For Money. They Work For Assets.
Rich
Assets
You Cannot Improve Your Future If You Are Not Willing To Try Something New And Risk Making Mistakes And Learning From Them
Mistake
Risk
Trying
The Richest People In The World Build Networks; Everyone Else Is Trained To Look For Work.
Inspirational
People
Inspire
Are You Really Going To Let A Toilet Stand In The Way Of You And Financial Independence?
Independence
Toilets
Way
If You Look At Anyone Who Has Achieved Great Success And Wealth, People Like Warren Buffett, Oprah Winfrey, Or Lance Armstrong, They Have All Focused Intensely In Order To Win.
Winning
Order
People
Your Job Isn’t To Make Money. It’s To Find A Problem That Needs Solving.
Jobs
Needs
Problem
Life Isn’t Fair. It Never Will Be. Quit Trying To Make It Fair. You Don’t Need It To Be Fair. Go Make Life Unfair To Your Advantages.
Trying
Needs
Quitting
In Order To Sustain The Integrity Of The Organization, A Business Must Dedicate Time And Resources To Education, Leadership Development, And Personnel Development. Don't Focus On The Product. Focus On The Team.
Integrity
Team
Order
The Unique Ability To Take Decisive Action While Maintainign Focus On The Ultimate Mission Is What Defines A True Leader.
Leadership
Unique
Focus
I Can Lose Three Million Dollars Because It's Just Paper. Thus, My Lifestyle Is Not Dependent Up The Stock Market.
Dollars
Three
Paper
The Moment You Believe Your Own Crap And Excuses, You Fail.
Believe
Excuse You
Failing
It's Not What You Have To "do" That Needs To Change. It's First How You "think" That Needs To Change. It's Who You Have To "be" In Order To "do" What Needs To Be Done.
Thinking
Order
Needs
Most People Want Everyone Else In The World To Change Themselves. Let Me Tell You, It's Easier To Change Yourself Than Everyone Else.
Inspirational
People
Inspire
There Are No Bad Business And Investment Opportunities, But There Are Bad Entrepreneurs And Investors.
Inspirational
Opportunity
Entrepreneur
I Have Learned... Adversity Can Be One Of The Greatest Gifts Of All.
Inspirational
Life
Motivational
It Is Not Much Different From A Person Who Goes To The Gym To Exercise On A Regular Basis Versus Someone Who Sits On The Couch Watching Television. Proper Physical Exercise Increases Your Chances Of Health, And Proper Mental Exercise Increases Your Chances For Wealth. Laziness Decreases Both Health And Wealth.
Exercise
Different
Television
Excessive Fear And Self-doubt That Were The Greatest Detractors Of Personal Genius.
Self
Doubt
Genius
Understanding Quotes: Their Essence and Application

Quotes, or quotations, are powerful tools in communication, encapsulating ideas, emotions, and wisdom in concise expressions. They serve various purposes across different contexts, from academic writing to everyday conversation.

1. Defining Quotes

A quote is a repetition of someone else's statement or thoughts. It can be a direct replication of words spoken or written by another individual, often used to support arguments, provide evidence, or convey profound insights.


2. The Importance of Quotes

2.1. Enhancing Credibility

Incorporating quotes from authoritative sources can bolster the credibility of your work. By referencing experts or primary sources, you demonstrate thorough research and a solid foundation for your arguments.


2.2. Providing Evidence

Quotes serve as concrete evidence to support claims. In academic and professional writing, they validate points made, offering readers a basis to trust the information presented.


2.3. Conveying Emotions and Perspectives

Quotes can encapsulate emotions and perspectives succinctly. They allow writers to express complex feelings or viewpoints through the words of others, often more eloquently than paraphrasing.


3. Types of Quotes

3.1. Direct Quotes

Direct quotes involve copying the exact words from a source, enclosed in quotation marks. They are used when the original wording is significant or particularly well-expressed.


3.2. Indirect Quotes (Paraphrasing)

Indirect quotes restate the original message in your own words. While not enclosed in quotation marks, they still require proper attribution to the original source.


3.3. Block Quotes

Block quotes are lengthy direct quotations, formatted as a separate block of text. They are typically used for quotes exceeding a certain length, varying by citation style. For instance, in APA style, quotes longer than 40 words are formatted as block quotes.



4. Proper Usage of Quotes


4.1. Contextual Relevance

Ensure that the quote you choose is relevant to the topic and adds value to your content. Avoid inserting quotes solely for decorative purposes.


4.2. Integration into Your Writing

Seamlessly integrate quotes into your writing. Introduce them appropriately and follow up with analysis or commentary to connect them to your main points.


4.3. Attribution and Citation

Always attribute quotes to their original authors and provide proper citations according to the required style guide (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.).


5. Common Mistakes to Avoid


5.1. Overusing Quotes

Relying too heavily on quotes can overshadow your voice. Use them sparingly to support your arguments, not replace them.


5.2. Lack of Analysis

Presenting a quote without analysis or explanation can leave readers questioning its relevance. Always follow up with your interpretation or discussion.


5.3. Misquoting or Taking Out of Context

Ensure that quotes are accurate and not taken out of context, as this can mislead readers and undermine your credibility.



6. Quotes in Different Contexts


6.1. Academic Writing

In academic writing, quotes are used to support arguments, provide evidence, and engage with existing literature. Proper citation is crucial to avoid plagiarism.


6.2. Journalism

Journalists use quotes to provide firsthand accounts, add authenticity, and present multiple perspectives within a story.


6.3. Literature and Creative Writing

In literature, quotes can be used to convey character voices, themes, and stylistic elements. They enrich narratives and provide depth to storytelling.



7. Punctuation and Formatting


Understanding the correct punctuation and formatting of quotes is essential:


Quotation Marks: Always enclose direct quotes within quotation marks.


Punctuation Placement: In American English, periods and commas are placed inside quotation marks, while colons and semicolons are placed outside.


Block Quotes: For longer quotes, format them as block quotes without quotation marks, and indent the entire block.



8. Ethical Considerations


Ethical use of quotes involves accurate representation, proper attribution, and respect for intellectual property. Misuse can lead to plagiarism, which carries serious academic and professional consequences.

9. Tools for Managing Quotes


Utilize tools like citation generators and plagiarism checkers to manage quotes effectively. These tools help ensure proper formatting and originality in your writing.



Conclusion


Quotes are invaluable in enriching content, providing evidence, and conveying complex ideas succinctly. When used appropriately, they enhance the quality and credibility of your writing. Always ensure relevance, proper integration, and ethical usage to maximize their impact.


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