Why poor people always poor?
By Gretchen522
@Gretchen522 (715)
China
November 1, 2012 9:31pm CST
The reason why poor people always poor is not because they lack the courage to earn money, but not find a right way.
We can earn money by doing things,selling products,or operating a project.
...however...
What kind of the thing should we do, how to do?
Whar kind of operation is better, how to operation a project?
Maybe the ways are exist in all these thinking.
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24 responses
@rubyroy (824)
• India
2 Nov 12
I thought that poor people remained poor because,
They were not ambitious,pessimistic or because,
They were not courageous or were not willing to work,because,
They never had imagination or willpower, but all this was because,
Of a wrong notion which I had that poor people remained poor because,
Of their folly and foolishness,but I learned it was not so,because,
When I became poor,it was not because of my lack,but because,
Of the lack of Lord's mercy and grace,in my life because,
When I was rich,I was foolish enough to think that I was rich because,
Of my hard work and brilliant ideas,So always thank the Lord for your riches because,
One day if you are not humble enough,the lord can withdraw his kindness because,
Of your selfish Ingratitude.So share and pray for the unfortunate to have abundance.
@deedee328 (1122)
• United States
2 Nov 12
rubyroy:
I believe that people often do become and remain poor because of their folly and foolishness.If I understand you correctly, You blame the lack of the Lord's mercy and grace for your downfall from wealth, but then you say that it is your own fault because you were prideful in thinking that you obtained wealth because of your own efforts. I do not believe we can rightly blame God for our hardships, especially when we know we have disobeyed Him. I do not know if your fall from wealth was a punishment from God, but I have to think that if it was, then the reason for such harsh punishment was your pride and ingratitude. I will pray that things will get better for you. I will pray with you that God will ease the burdens of the poor, and I will continue to share what I have with those in need.
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@francesca5 (1344)
•
2 Nov 12
well done rubyroy,
there are people in my country deedee328 that were getting by on the money they earned, but the cost of household gas and electricity bills, and food has gone up massively, and now they can't manage very well.
is that because of their thinking?
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@Gretchen522 (715)
• China
3 Nov 12
Hey, friends, yes,many times the God prepare chances for us,but the pity is we just don't know how to catch them.WISH YOU A NICE DAY!:)
@leeandrew (1225)
• Philippines
2 Nov 12
They remain poor because they don't dream big and step on it. They are just contented of the life they're living now. I was raised by a poor family but I dream of finishing school until I earn a degree. When I was in grade school, I used to go to school not having breakfast, then no lunch but still I strive. Then high school came and life hasn't change still, but still I was able to finished it. Then college came... and since my parents cannot send me to college I work as a helper with my dad aunt family just to get to college.
I was poor then but I did dream that I won't die poor and just dreaming. I worked hard for it and now I'm living the life I was hoping then. So I don't believe that when your poor your poor to the end.
@deedee328 (1122)
• United States
2 Nov 12
rubyroy:
You are so right. It is of great importance for us to always remember to give God the praise and Glory for all that He has given us the ability to accomplish.
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@rubyroy (824)
• India
2 Nov 12
Dear friend you had god's abundance grace to make your work fruitful and He has given the grace to you to enjoy the fruits of your hard work.The strength and will power you enjoyed was because of his mercy,so thank him for his grace.There are many who worked hard,but still are not able to reach anywhere.They work day and night for their children,but when their children reaches a position because of their hard work, they quickly forget the hard work of their parents to bring them up.Thus they are not enjoying any benefit of their hard work.
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@Gretchen522 (715)
• China
3 Nov 12
That's true, we should work hard by ourselves, should not just depend on what our parents give us,then we would not cherish the fruit God give us.
@lampar (7584)
• United States
2 Nov 12
May be they are always out of luck compare to the rich people, or they are less motivated in the pursuit of money compare to the rich, and various other reasons like lack of skill, higher education background, and short of some other personal traits that contribute to a person social status in a society.
@lampar (7584)
• United States
3 Nov 12
The opportunity out there for poor people is not that many compare to the rich and wealthy person, only very few poor people are fortunate enough to move ahead in this unequal world mainly control by the very rich and well connected individual. Those manage to make it in their life to get off poverty and becoming rich have to be truly blessed by the all mighthy God. Without that, they stand no chance at all to lift themselves out of the condition they are born into.
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@Gretchen522 (715)
• China
3 Nov 12
That's true lampar, maybe there's no good chances for us, but if we want I think we can create good chances. Wish you a happy day!:)
@Gretchen522 (715)
• China
10 Nov 12
You are right, not all of those poor people can stand steady in this world,that's really a pity thing, if there's no hungry, war,crime, maybe the world will become more equal.Have a nice day my friend
@Downwindz (2537)
• Netherlands
2 Nov 12
The poor people remain poor because the rich get richer.
Then we can try narrow it down to why it is exactly like this. The rich in general get a better start off in life and thus they will have to do less to succeed, oppossed to the poor who begins with a poor start in life - if the poor realize they just need to work hard, very hard - they may succeed in improving their current situation. Though the current economical times doesn't improve their chances much.
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@Downwindz (2537)
• Netherlands
3 Nov 12
That is a very interesting assumption and you would likely be right, since we by human nature would be a little bit lazy - to save on the energy for vintertimes in the caves - so no reason to work extra if it isnt needed. (this would more go to collecting wood and food)
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@Gretchen522 (715)
• China
10 Nov 12
You are right my friend, human nature would be a little bit lazy, I always want to conquer my laziness, but it really can't work out in one day! Have a nice day my friend!
@Gretchen522 (715)
• China
3 Nov 12
That's reasonable Downwindz,and if there's no poor people work for those rich men, there would be no company and factory.
@deedee328 (1122)
• United States
2 Nov 12
Cutie:
With all due respect,I have to disagree with you. I do not believe luck has much to do with one's socioeconomic status. It is true that people are poor due to circumstances that sometimes are beyond their control. However, many people continue to be poor because they are lacking in ambition, education, or desire to do better. I know many people who are content to sit on their duffs and collect welfare because they are simply too lazy to go get a job that would provide better income for them. There are several generations of the same family who have been raised on welfare because no one has taught their children a work ethic. People are also poor because they have not yet found someone to lend them a helping hand. Some people remain poor because they have their priorities out of line.
Gretchen:
Poverty is inherited but that does not mean one has to accept it. There are ways out of it if one is willing and determined to have better.
I, like several others who have posted here believe that the notion of being poor is in the mind. One has to have a desire to have better if one is to succeed in this life.
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@Gretchen522 (715)
• China
2 Nov 12
You are right Cutie,poverty is not inherited, luck is also an aspect. Thank you, have a nice day!
@hereandthere (45645)
• Philippines
2 Nov 12
i think we should also be able to recognize opportunity and grab it. sometimes, we only realize much later. :(
@riyauro (6421)
• India
2 Nov 12
poor people stay poor because their thinking is poor. man become what he has thought of. this is simple logic. If you think you are poor you will stay poor and if you think you are rich no matter what the situation is, all richness will come to you automatically. It is the secret. Most of us mostly think about the negative things in life and then not aware that you are attracting those negative things in real life. Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful day ahead.
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@Gretchen522 (715)
• China
2 Nov 12
Yes,the problem is whether we have the courage to think and then to do.Thank you riyauro.
@Gretchen522 (715)
• China
10 Nov 12
Thanks Irwwin, you are right, what we think always control what we do,just like the sentence " where there's a will, there's a way" Enjoy your day!
@williamjisir (22819)
• China
4 Nov 12
It makes sense that it is because some people have not found the right way to make money, otherwise it would be a great difference. To be rich, one needs to have a bold mind trying to invest on some good businesses with the least money for the most profit like the majority of rich people do. If one is on the right path, he is sure to get rid of poverty and live a moderate life. Thanks for the discussion.
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@Gretchen522 (715)
• China
4 Nov 12
Thanks for your comment my friend,yes there's no body born as rich as well as no body born as poor, everything will change if we know how to handle our life.Have a nice day!:)
@silverfox09 (4708)
• United States
6 Nov 12
My opinion about why poor people may stay poor
Lack of equal opportunity
Less asset to begin with
Discrimination they may face because of location and other factors
Dont think they can make it and people that influence them keep them down
All their life people keep telling them they will not be anything
Not taking advantage of opportunity as they come
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@silverfox09 (4708)
• United States
6 Nov 12
Also the main fact of life we cant all be rich , that is how the balance of life intended . Its not because they dont want to be rich its just the way life intend to balance out things . If we were all rich who would work in the factory , deliver your pizza , collect your garbage .
I dont think there is nothing much wee can do to stop things like those . Its impossible for everyone to be rich and get treated equal , that is just a fantasy. Just like everything else in life , some rich people are miserable and lonely while some poor people are truly happy and bless with love . Life is not all about money , a lot of factor influence certain outcome.
There are some people that are poor because they choose to have a family and love over money.
End of the day we cannot have it all
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@Gretchen522 (715)
• China
6 Nov 12
Thanks for your comment, I like your views, there's many situation cause such things exist,and not all of them can be helped.Enjoy your day!
@ally12 (1202)
• Philippines
6 Nov 12
Hi Gretchen, I will answer your question based on my personal experiences and observations. I know there are poor people who became successful in life but I knew some few that were not as fortunate as the others. Now youll ask me why, because some poor people are already contented with their life, LAZY, NO ambition, no goal as long as they can eat in a day their life is fine and if they have money for that day they will not work. They prioritize their extravagant. We have neighbors who will borrow money just to use for parties, I remember my aunt told me that one of her partime helper borrowed some money from her to spend for fiesta, to feed other people and my aunt who actually have the capacity to spend just chose not to celebrate at all because my aunt find it unwisely to feed others mouth and the following day you have nothing to feed your children. They dont even bother of sending their children in school because of lack of money but for liquors they can find ways to buy.
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@Gretchen522 (715)
• China
7 Nov 12
That's for your sharing ally, I quite agree with you, we should not always feel good for our life, we should have an aim, and ambition.Enjoy your day my friend!
@tedifa (1232)
• Indonesia
4 Nov 12
Poor or reach i think is one think that shouldn't to show up.I like reach people with low profile and seems looks like poor people.You can do anything that you like to get more money.From your hobbies and your ability.All works that you can do is good,as long as you're having fun and focus you'll become successful person in the future.Always learn new thing and get closer to God.
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@Gretchen522 (715)
• China
6 Nov 12
Thanks for your comment tedifa,you are right there's not absolute poor and absolute rich,most times it is a heart attitude.Enjoy your day!
@IntrovertShy (2780)
• Marikina, Philippines
7 Nov 12
There are different personality and character that people have and so, we can't blame them. The reason why they are still poor because they do the wrong way or they did not know what they're doing. Some poor people who remain poor is because they don't care about the money and so, they don't find a way. They live in a simple life even they die in hunger.
For me, it is better to guide them and teach them so that they would know what to do and how to do it.
@Gretchen522 (715)
• China
8 Nov 12
Thanks for your comment my friend,you are right, we should not blame anyone. We don't know other's life status,if all of us live a happy life, that is ok, don't make ourselves too busy. Thanks a lot, enjoy your day!
@Shavkat (138659)
• Philippines
3 Dec 12
In every part of the world, there are always a problem in society. Some people are still in marginalized condition, asking for an assistance to uplift themselves from being in the lowest class in the society. There are other program that they can joined with, like trainings to acquire new skills to have small-scale business. The government had supported this program in connection livelihood.
@Gretchen522 (715)
• China
12 Dec 12
That's true Shavkat,poor is not the reason, the reason why poor is those people don't know how to enrich their knowledge.
@Sindelle (824)
• United States
2 Nov 12
You're right most want to make money just don't know how to go about it. I also believe too that in order to be successful in today's society most of the time you need some sort of education. Some of these people lack the funding and are just living paycheck to paycheck never bettering themselves. Also sometimes it costs money to make money. Depending on how poor the person is he might not have the money to make himself look presentable for a job interview and unfortunately most people are judgmental.
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@deedee328 (1122)
• United States
2 Nov 12
Sindelle:
I agree that there are some people who do not know how to beging to get out of a bad situation. There are far too many programs out there now days to give aid to those who are willing to put in the effort to search for help to fund education. There are also many social organizations that will provide training on how to conduct yourself at job interview, and they also will outfit you appropriately so that you will be presentable to a prospective employer. I also think that a lot of people would be impressed to find someone who is truly willing to work for an honest wage.
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@Gretchen522 (715)
• China
3 Nov 12
Thanks my friends, I think the reason is many people don't like to take a risk, they have not enough confident in theirselves. Wish you a nice day!:)
@tarunisluckey (217)
• India
4 Nov 12
For any business, whether it is small or large, we need an initial investment. Poor people don't bag any money with them to invest, banks don't give loans until they show proffs. They can not pursue high degrees. That's why poor people are always poor.
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@Gretchen522 (715)
• China
6 Nov 12
Thanks for your comment my friend, I believe that is one aspect why poor people always poor,and that is true, if our government pay more attention to those people, the situation will be better. Enjoy your day!
@scheng1 (24649)
• Singapore
2 Nov 12
Hi Gretchen, poor people have a great disadvantage, and that is the study environment for the kids.
They cannot afford to go to good private schools.
They cannot afford extra lessons to help the kids score high enough to gain a scholarship.
On top of that, many people have various bad habits that rub onto the children.
One of the bad habits is the habit of eating junk food.
That will sooner or later results in ill health.
If kids grow up on junk food, you cannot expect them to have the energy to do well in all aspects of their lives.
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@Gretchen522 (715)
• China
3 Nov 12
Thanks scheng, you are right, keeping health is good for our study and work. Wish you a nice day!
@narnia007 (1050)
• India
2 Nov 12
Ya.You are right.The poor people (not all of them) would not try their best to come up in life.They are lazy enough to think and work hard to lift themselves up.They seek that some savior would come for their freedom.Even if one comes,they will end up losing all those things by spending lavishly and doing stupid things.My gardener get good amount of money to work in our garden.But he prefers to sit in front of the temple and beg from the people for money.He says,he gets enough money to get his morning breakfast and some liquor in the night.The lunch is provided daily for free by the temple to all beggars. What more does he want than to sit lazily and get money to do these things.
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@Gretchen522 (715)
• China
3 Nov 12
Thanks for your comment narnia, that's true, we should not wait for any savior.If we want to be rich no one can help us but ourselves. Wish yo
@francesca5 (1344)
•
2 Nov 12
there are many reasons why people are poor, sometimes it may be bad luck, sometimes it may be opportunities not taken, sometimes it may be circumstances beyond their control. if the economy of the country they live in fails, there may be nothing they can do.
some people have very negative life scripts, that they learnt as children, that can get in the way of them achieving things, and they are probably the ones who would most benefit from proper counselling to turn their lives around.
but then some people are just not very clever, and were meant to lead a simple life, doing a simple job, that is just how god made them.
i should be careful about how you judge others, gretchen.
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@Gretchen522 (715)
• China
3 Nov 12
Thank you francesca, I'm not judge others just by this, because I'm poor too,you are right being poor maybe not a bad luck, because we still have many choices.Wish you a happy day!:)
@Gretchen522 (715)
• China
3 Nov 12
Thank you Manasha,what you said here are really part of the reasons why poor still be poor. Have a nice day!:)
@toxic_lifestyle (1213)
• Philippines
2 Nov 12
Maybe because a lot of poor people don't strive to hard in order for them to change their status in life. :)
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@Gretchen522 (715)
• China
3 Nov 12
That's true there's many lazy people really not have an aim in life and don't strive to work hard.:)
@Gretchen522 (715)
• China
3 Nov 12
Thank you for your chance goodtea,that is really a good way to change our status.