He may have a gambling or drug problem or be in some other trouble.

IMO, on average, this book is popular because somehow folks have decided that a- college education is not worth it; and- real-life experience backed by a careful, conservative approach to investing (and living life in general) is too boringi.e. follow the Rich Dad example: shortcuts, leverage, gamble and hope for the best.A college education continues to be THE best investment for social and economic mobility.

To me, the stock market is a giant roulette wheel and I don't like to gamble.

That's because they gambled on continued appreciation - and WON! 

@Harry Gamble - yes - I agree with you that the court would require me to foreclose on the property.  

You are the asset, any Brokerage should be thrilled to have you a part of their team, and should want to educate you and help you to be as successful as possible.

I have even seen divorce, gambling and drug addiction destroy 20 year businesses. 

I'm thrilled to have been apart of BPCON2022.  

Just the thrill of the chase and the wonder of the close.

If you don’t have the time and money to put into your investment, then don’t even call it an investment, call that a gamble.