Why Some People are Rich and Others Poor

"Why am I poor?" That's a question asked by many people. In fact, "why am I poor" is one of the leading keyword search terms associated with the word "poor." Same with "why are people poor" and "why other people are rich and others poor." Many people living in poverty or around poverty are frustratingly mystified as to how there could be such an unfair balance in resources. Why ARE some people poor and others rich? Where's the fairness? Where's the justice? Where's the explanation?

Poverty and Emotion

I just got "flamed" by a woman bitter at being poor. (You can read about it by clicking on my "Open Letter to Connie on Anger, Hatred, and a Hard Life").

Of course, it's not my first time being flamed. I was, in fact, sarcastically ridiculed by two people (or perhaps the same person twice) for my most recent blog post here at "How to Make Extra Monthly Cash." In that case, I had offered some suggestions about how to make money, only to be met with derision and sarcasm. This is where the old addage "If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all" comes to mind.

The problem, though, is that people like Connie (see above) and the one or two folks who hit me on my last blog post can't keep quiet. They can't resist the urge to lash out at others. Why? Because they're bitter. They're frustrated and angry at their lives and their situations, and they wear that on their sleeves.

And this is one of the reasons why they are poor. Now, it's certainly true that some rich people are arrogant and bitter as well, which proves that money - in and of itself - won't buy you happiness. But, the kind of bitterness I'm talking about is the kind that's representative of the reasons why some people remain in poverty or in economic hardship.

There is a definite relationship between living one's life by emotion - running on emotion and feelings - and living in poverty. Those who live their lives in the pursuit of pleasure and/or wearing their emotions always on their sleeves with little to no restraint are often at the lower end of the economic spectrum.

The EXCEPTION to the above rule, of course, are those born into wealth or those who have wealth quickly thrust upon them. Heirs and heiresses as well as celebrities and superstar athletes come to mind.

The reason for that exception helps explain the rule in the first place. Some celebrities are always front-page news, because of their destructive and reckless lifestyles. Why? They've not learned to control themselves.

You see...Most people who are wealthy are wealthy for specific reasons. They've learned self-discipline, delayed gratification, street smarts, and strategic planning. They also have cultivated habits of hard work, decisiveness, and persistence.

The Rich Got Rich for a Reason

If you think that all rich people or well-to-do people are dishonest (or are somehow undeserving of their money), then chances are your cynicism and emotions are too far gone. There's likely little hope for you, barring a major turnaround in your character and attitude. Sorry to be blunt, but that's the way it is!

If you want to make a decent living financially, then -- FIRST -- change your attitude and your mindset about money as well as life itself!

Don't think rich people got rich due to mindset and habit? Then (no excuses), you need to read these books....








Don't want to order them online? Fine. You should be able to find them in your local library. Get them and read them!

Don't Play the Blame Game

Stop blaming God and other people for your problems. And stop getting bitter and angry at the world when life doesn't turn out the way you want.

Instead, look on the positive. Look for the good in your life and situation. Look for the advantages, tools, resources that you have to make your life better.




Stop the Negative Talk!

Stop spreading negative talk around your family, office, job, church, community, etc. Stop spreading on the Internet too. And don't get just vent to others about all the things you don't like, etc. Stop doing that....right now!

I forget who said it, but a great inspirational quote I heard went like this...

"If you want to change your altitude in life, you must first change your attitude."

Good advice! It works in life and it works with money! So, start now!

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For more on making money and avoiding poverty, check out these articles...

"Help! Need Lots of Money Now!"

"Free Money-Making Ideas"

"How to Beat a Recession"