“How to Survive..But”: Standing Atop the Great American Dream, Millionaire Alex Rodriguez Shares Life-Altering Book That Rescued Him From Childhood Financial Hardships

The man who wears many hats talks about life-changing instances. Alex Rodriguez, a former New York Yankees star, businessman, doting father, and intelligent investor, shares insights on life occasionally. Not only does he educate himself financially, but he also takes the opportunity to talk to the book’s author, who changed his life. Any guesses?

Robert Kiyosaki and his wife, Kim Kiyosaki, spoke candidly about A-Rod’s take on financial literacy and investments. Among many great stories that spun the interview, a few stood out. While conversing, the 2009 World Series champion revealed heartwarming tidbits about his family that left the viewers surprised and smiling. 

How A Book Changed Alex Rodriguez’s Perspective

Not long before Alex Rodriguez became a professional baseball player, he hailed from a lower-middle-class immigrant family. As someone who used to view wealth as synonymous with the bank balance, the New York-born had a life-changing realization. Two decades ago, after reading Rich Dad Poor Dad, the meaning of financial literacy changed for him. Not only that, he revealed that, all in all, the book changed his life.

As A-Rod said, he shared an exciting parenting snippet from his pre-baseball era. Alex shared, “I grew up, both of my immigrant parents from Dominican Republic. They both taught me what they knew, which was very little, is How to Survive.” He continued, “But although they didn’t have a lot of resources, they were great role models because they absolutely worked very hard,” which rescued him from childhood financial hardships. 

Growing up in Miami, he would watch the Mets or the Yankees game on cable he recalled never feeling poor. A-Rod had big dreams in his mind and these ambitions only grew clearer as he got older.

Learning how to survive comes as a package when one’s an immigrant. Rightly so, A-Rod’s parents taught him that what American dream could be, out of whatever little they knew. With that, little Alex started his journey to become the A-Rod he is today. But there’s more.

A-Rod’s Success Came From His Family

The MLB legend explains how and when he started playing baseball. As the son of a former baseball player himself, Alex Rodriguez began playing baseball at the wee age of 3. Additionally, his father was an entrepreneur himself. “Cause my dad was a math guy,” he explained, showcasing Rodriguez’s roots in his expertise. 

Read More : “Don’t Have My Two Girls With Me”: Alex Rodriguez, While Texting His Daughter Too Much in College, Gets Emotional on Empty Nest as Doting Father

The role of his parents in the former New York Yankees’ 14-x All-Star’s success is enormous. At every opportunity, Alex wholeheartedly credits them for it.

Watch This Story : Alex Rodriguez’s Dating History : Kate Hudson, Jennifer Lopez and More