BANGALORE: Robert Kiyosaki, American investor and celebrity author of 'Rich Dad Poor Dad' series of books, on Saturday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a smart man but has a tough job to bring Indian economy on track.

"He (Modi) is a very smart man but he has got a tough job (to bring back the Indian economy on track). I would never want to be in his job. So, I am glad I am not there."

"His innovative ideas are going to upset a lot of people, because every time you bring some change, people will come after you," he told PTI here.

Mr Kiyosaki is an American investor, businessman, self-help author, motivational speaker, financial literacy activist and financial commentator. He has written over 15 books which have combined sales of over 26 million copies.

Mr Kiyosaki, also the Founder of the Rich Dad Company and Cashflow Technologies Inc, said PM Modi should look at giving right kind of financial education to school children.

Mr Kiyosaki also operates various investments and external business ventures, most of which are concentrated in the publishing, retail, education, mining, energy, financial market, and real estate industries.