Work to learn not earn is one of the most misunderstood lessons from Rich Dad Poor Dad—and in this episode of Rich Dad StockCast, Del Denney and Andy Tanner explain why it changes everything.

Instead of chasing a paycheck, the wealthy focus on building skills, financial intelligence, and experience that create long-term wealth. Andy shares how this principle shaped his own journey and why learning skills like raising capital, reading financial statements, and managing emotions matters far more than working harder or longer hours.

This episode shows how mistakes accelerate growth, why learning beats earning in the early stages of wealth building, and how developing real investing skills helps you stop trading time for money. Andy breaks down how learning on the job—rather than playing it safe—builds confidence, clarity, and financial independence.

If you want to move beyond income and start building real wealth, this conversation shows why working to learn—not earn—is the foundation of financial freedom.

00:00 Introduction
01:03 Importance of Action Over Consumption
01:51 Lessons from Rich Dad Poor Dad
02:41 The Value of Financial and Personal Education
04:51 Developing Essential Skill Sets for Wealth
06:43 The Role of Personal Development in Investing
07:48 Historical Insights: Thales of Miletus
15:20 Embracing Mistakes as Learning Opportunities
18:00 Practical Steps to Start Learning
22:26 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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