Sharon Lechter: The Mindset That Built a Global Financial Literacy Empire
About this episode
Sharon Lechter discusses her journey in financial literacy and the impact of her work on millions.
In this episode of Burning the Ships , I sit down with someone whose work has impacted not just my life, but the lives of millions around the world — Sharon Lechter, co-author of Rich Dad Poor Dad and a global pioneer in financial literacy. This conversation is personal for me. Back in 2016, while I was still in my W-2 career, a single book lit a fire that eventually led to me burning the ships on corporate America. Since launching this podcast, more than half of my guests have referenced that same book as a pivotal moment in their journey. So getting the chance to sit down with Sharon — the powerhouse behind that movement — was something special. We go far beyond Rich Dad Poor Dad . Sharon shares stories about growing up in a family that talked about assets at the dinner table, becoming one of the first women in public accounting in the 1970s, burning the ships on her own career, building the Rich Dad brand globally, serving on presidential advisory councils, partnering with the Napoleon Hill Foundation, and continuing to “refire” instead of retire at 72. We also talk about marriage, adversity, losing a child, faith over fear, mentorship, legacy, and what true wealth really…
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