While I’m concerned about the immediate impact poverty has on one’s life, I’m quite aware of and troubled about the long-term effects that living in poverty has on the mind. When one’s mind is shaped by poverty, certain beliefs are adopted and come to be thought of as one’s own. These beliefs spring from one’s experiences and interactions with others while in poverty. They form a mindset that governs how one thinks and behaves. Approaches to life, world outlook, attitudes about self and others, opinions, principles, and views all have their roots in this mindset. This collection of ideas can hinder one’s capacity to break free from poverty. Or they can sabotage economic standing, social interaction, relationships, personal development, and
professional growth.
This mindset doesn’t jump out at you and identifies itself as something that’s interfering with your life. In fact, you may not realize that these ideas are part of your psyche and are influencing your thoughts and directing your behaviors. I suggest that, as individuals read this book, they substitute their experiences for mine to make the material relevant. I recommend that readers think about their current jobs, families, or personal situations in order to determine if and where these ideas have been impacting economic advancement, social expansion,
and personal development. A Mind Shaped by Poverty, Hidden Reasons for Generational Poverty We Don’t Talk About can help do just that!
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