Recession is a word that sends a chill down many people’s spines, but for veteran finance educator and ‘Rich Dad Poor Dad’ author Robert Kiyosaki, it’s less about fear and more about preparation and mindset. While 2025 brought worries over a slowing global economy, experts pointed out that the ongoing AI boom created a certain stability that pushed full‑scale panic off the table—for now. But Kiyosaki’s bigger message isn’t about whether a downturn is “here” or “not yet”; it’s about what you’re ready to do when it does arrive. Drawing from his recurring commentary over the years, here are four clearly grounded, practical steps he suggests people can take to protect themselves and even thrive when the next recession hits.
