I first read Rich Dad, Poor Dad more than 15 years ago.
I was young, ambitious, and like most people back then, I believed the safest path to success was a steady job, a decent salary, and some form of retirement plan down the line. You know — the “normal” way.
But that book hit differently. Robert Kiyosaki laid out two completely opposite ways of seeing the world:
- One based on security, routine, and working for money.
- The other based on freedom, ownership, and having money work for you.
I didn’t just read it — I internalized it. And over the next decade and a half, I built my life and business around that mindset.
My First Online Businesses: Simple Websites, Videos, and Spokespeople
I didn’t start with investors or massive ideas.
I started small. My first ventures were humble but effective — simple websites that solved small problems, paired with promotional videos. But here’s the key: I wasn’t the one on camera.
I hired actors, freelancers, voiceover artists, and spokespeople to bring my content to life. They looked more polished than I ever could, spoke better than I did, and gave my projects the credibility they needed to convert.
That early decision — to outsource what I wasn’t good at — became one of the smartest moves of my career. It wasn’t just a budget decision. It was a mindset shift: I wasn’t thinking like a worker anymore. I was thinking like an entrepreneur.
Over the Years, I’ve Hired Hundreds of Freelancers
Fast forward to today: I’ve hired hundreds of freelancers from all over the world.
Writers, developers, designers, seo experts, animators, marketers — you name it. Here you can see exactly how many services I ordered.
Some were one-off hires. Others became long-term collaborators.
But every project reinforced the same truth Kiyosaki wrote about: owners don’t trade time — they build teams.
The Real Difference: Employee Thinking vs. Owner Thinking
Let’s break down how Kiyosaki’s core message still shows up in modern business:
1. Employees Look for Safety. Owners Create Leverage.
Employees chase the next promotion. Owners create systems that scale without them.
One path keeps you dependent. The other gives you choices.
2. Employees Ask “How Can I Do This?” Owners Ask “Who Can Do This Better?”
This question changed everything for me. I stopped trying to do it all. I started asking, Who is already great at this — and how can I bring them in?
3. Employees Fear Risk. Owners Learn How to Manage It.
Yes, business is riskier than a job. But risk can be educated. It can be measured. I learned to place smart bets — and to fail forward when needed.
Why Fiverr Pro Became My Go-To Platform
In the beginning, I used dozens of freelance sites to find talent. Fiverr was one of them. But as my standards — and my projects — grew, I needed more than just speed and affordability.
I needed real expertise. Professionalism. Consistency.
That’s when I turned to Fiverr Pro.
Here’s why I now focus most of my outsourcing through Fiverr Pro:
- ✅ Every freelancer is vetted. No guessing. You get proven experts.
- ✅ Top-tier communication. No ghosting. No low-effort deliveries.
- ✅ Strategic value. I’ve had Pro freelancers give suggestions that saved me weeks — or made my project 10x better.
- ✅ Professional-grade results. I’m not hiring someone to “just do it.” I’m hiring someone to do it better than me.
Whether I’m building a new brand, testing a sales funnel, or launching a niche product, Fiverr Pro lets me build like a business owner, not like a DIY hustler.
Final Thought: This Is the Mindset Shift That Changed Everything
Reading Kiyosaki’s book opened my eyes. But living that mindset — through trial, business, and mistakes — is what built my freedom.
If you’re still doing everything yourself…
If you’re still chasing raises instead of assets…
If you think doing the work yourself is the only way to save money…
It’s time to step back and think bigger.
True leverage starts with people.
And when you’re building a business online, your success depends on who you bring in to help you grow.
That’s why, even after over 15 years, I still use Fiverr Pro.
Because I’d rather hire someone better than me — and move twice as fast — than stay stuck doing everything on my own.
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