From the seemingly purely selfish pursuit of wealth to the ultimate selfless act of giving.
One of the things that always impressed me about Robert Kiyosaki’s books, the Cashflow Game, and his overall philosophy is that while he promotes and teaches financial freedom and independence, he also places great emphasis on giving back along the way.
Whether by sharing what you’ve learned or donating some of what you’ve earned.
Striving for riches and giving to charity often seem like two opposite ends of a spectrum — selfish people chasing wealth versus selfless people sacrificing everything for others.
But the reality is that some of the largest financial donors in the world are millionaires and billionaires. They are not all mean, greedy, or selfish.
I use this account to share entrepreneurial ideas and to connect with like-minded people who might inspire me. Yet Robert constantly reminds me never to forget those who are worse off.
I just finished reading the latest magazine from Doctors Without Borders. Their work has always amazed me, and this edition highlighted another powerful aspect of what they do. Beyond performing emergency operations in makeshift field tents in war-torn and disease-ridden areas, they also bring taboo subjects into the open — such as the ongoing plague of rampant sexual violence and abuse.
They don’t just raise awareness; they actively work to break the stigma, shame, and rejection that victims face on top of the assault itself. Through concerted therapy and group counselling, this organisation helps families, communities, and governments come to terms with these horrific realities. They support victims in healing, help them regain acceptance within their families instead of being cursed and rejected, and encourage them to seek help as quickly as possible to minimise long-term damage.
One of the main reasons I decided to support this organisation on a regular basis is their firm refusal to accept funding from any government. Their primary source of income comes from voluntary donations by ordinary people. This independence gives them complete freedom to decide where and when to provide aid, without political pressure or manipulation.
So yes — continue your journey toward financial freedom and independence, but never forget to give back.
