Robert Kiyosaki has warned that a prolonged global economic downturn could reset asset valuations and shift wealth towards those who are financially prepared and positioned outside traditional monetary systems.
The Rich Dad Poor Dad author shared his views on social media platform X, arguing that economic crashes should be approached as strategic opportunities rather than purely destructive events.
“During a global economic crash, prices on many assets will crash, which means a crash may be a good time to acquire assets, such as rental real estate… that provides cash flow,” Robert Kiyosaki said.
He added that he has applied the same investment approach across multiple downturns, stating, “I’ve followed this formula through 3 economic crashes and came out wealthier,” Robert Kiyosaki said.
Kiyosaki explained that falling prices can benefit investors who maintain liquidity and discipline, allowing them to acquire income-generating assets at reduced valuations.
He framed economic downturns as recurring cycles rather than isolated shocks, emphasising that fear-driven selling often transfers wealth to prepared buyers.