Why the poor stay poor...
This clip is disturbing and inspiring at the same time.
Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, has been educating people on money and finances for decades. Because it's not taught in schools.
That's why his PhD dad was poor. That's why most people stay poor, because they don't learn how to efficiently manage their money; they try to avoid any kind of risk, and they have never acquired any business skills.
It’s in their language
“I can’t afford it.” “I don’t have time.”
He shares how "poor people" talk differently than "rich people", and how that's one way of holding themselves back from ever growing.
I do believe when he says "poor people" he means the regular middle class. And in that case I totally agree with him. I do not believe his message applies to people who live in actual poverty, however, since they don't have all the tools and education at their disposal, that we have. That's the only disclaimer I want to make. "Rich and poor" that's just his brand, but it's important to understand what/who he means by "poor".
Required reading
He also talks about the entrepreneurial mindset, which is so important, and which is not encouraged or taught in schools, either.
At school we are punished for mistakes, and rewarded for good behavior and results. That's why poor people play it safe. They are afraid to make mistakes.
Controversy
There's a really interesting mind bender in this clip, too, where he addresses the judgment, that "rich people are greedy". He says, actually it's the poor people, who are greedy.
I wonder what you think about that. I can totally see how this can feel offensive. I have to say, though, watching his explanation, it did kind of make sense to me... But everyone's in a different situation and has a different background, and as I said above, his teachings (and this particular statement) should not apply to people who live in actual poverty.
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Yeah, with this as a 'side note' it makes sense. Most people 'take' and are afraid to spend, because their money is scarce. But once you start giving something (often starting with time, for example time to think of something you can give) money could very well come in.
It's a complex matter :-) But in a way, on Steem, the more we give (ideas, interaction, stories) the more we get, right? So are we doing the right thing here? :D
Steem is actually a perfect example for this, you're right!
I don't think most people are particularly afraid to spend - on consumer goods. Most people have very little in the way of savings and live hand to mouth. What most middle-class people don't do is invest any of their earnings. Doing that is the real key to better financial security in the long term.
This is all on the money. Calculated risks are necessary when it comes to money management.
Agree. We all have an area of our lives where we use a particular type of language and energy around it that that conveys either lack or abundance. It's most easily seen around financial security but also exists around health and relationships.
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