I feel identified with both opinions. And I feel the need to comment on this.
I would like to clarify, first of all that I come from Venezuela, and as it is already well known worldwide, we are going through an economic crisis unprecedented in the whole world, with an inflation rate that is already around 10.000.000%, something only seen in economies sub-Saharan countries such as Zimbabwe and Somalia.
When I read what was written by the friend @lucylin, I feel identified by the savagery of robbery and corruption in which my country is sadly plunged, and here we talk that banks are not necessarily, we are talking about a totally corrupt political and legislative system, so intense that it ended up leading to bankruptcy and debatable even to several banks. So I agree with your opinion friend @lucylin. I have been affected very seriously by this, as my family unfortunately.
And on the other hand, I see what @chbartist says about it and it makes me react, I feel alluded to, since despite being in Latin America and in the worst economy and the highest risk worldwide, I consider a book of Kiyosaki as a Father Rich Poor Father and other of his works more, have given me ideas and an essence that I still carry with me, and have contributed to maintain my spirit and even achieve a medium success in business, despite the vicissitudes. Without a doubt, not everything can be put into practice, it is true; the country situation does not allow it. But my mind does stay focused, and that already represents a success. The minds of many in my country, have had to become very creative, not only to survive, but to achieve success in business, in which this crisis makes us grow instead of shrinking.
Therefore, I think that an article like this should be seen with a lot of empathy. The reality of a country does not necessarily affect all its citizens in the same way, that's why this type of self-help books I think have served me a lot, but it has not been so for many other people. And being in a developed country, with a capitalist government and stable economy, does not imply that all citizens do well in business and economically. So I agree with both @lucylin and @chbartist.
Thanks @chbartist for these very interesting articles. As always very attentive.
A hug. Best regards!