#为什么穷人思维很难改变? #
In the process of discussing how to free people from poverty and achieve social class transition, we often hear the phrase: "What do the poor lack?" They lack money on the surface, but in reality they lack ambition, courage and action. ”
1. Get rid of the "poor man's mindset"
Poverty is not terrible because by working hard, people can improve their living conditions. However, if a person falls into the "poor man's mindset", then he may be limited by the current predicament and thus unable to make progress. Really smart people avoid the following "poor man thinking".
2. A furniture store owner who thinks big about it
A story circulating online tells of a thriving furniture store. Despite the hostile competition from its peers, the store has maintained a good performance. When asked about the secret of his success, the boss credits it with helping customers save money by only recommending the most suitable products rather than the most expensive. This customer-centric strategy not only earns the trust of customers, but also leads to repeat customers and referrals, resulting in long-term profitability.
3. Look for the root of the problem
In life, many people only see the superficial phenomenon and not the root of the problem. For example, when a student's grades slipped, parents rushed to sign him up for cram classes and buy workbooks, but this did not solve the problem. On the contrary, through talking to the students, the class teacher found the source of the stress and helped the student to plan the study and rest time reasonably, which ultimately helped the student improve his grades.
4. The importance of long-term planning
Some people only focus on the immediate gains and losses, and ignore the long-term benefits. In the case of Uncle Wu, he kept changing his business, from fish farming to abalone farming to seafood wholesale, but in the end it was not successful. At the same time, those who insisted on fish farming became rich. Warren Buffett's investment philosophy also emphasizes the importance of long-term planning, and most of his wealth is acquired after the age of 50 because he invests in promising companies and waits patiently for them to grow in value.
5. Delay gratification and become a long-termist
The "poor man's mindset" is a short-sighted way of thinking that makes people only see the immediate benefits, thus missing out on better opportunities. On the contrary, wise people are long-termists who are willing to delay gratification, endure the temptations of the moment, and wait patiently for greater rewards.
6. Invest in yourself and create the future
Poor people tend to spend with excess money, while wealthy people are more willing to invest. A fable tells the story of a poor man and a rich man who are both given the opportunity to dig coal, but the poor choose to consume immediately, while the rich choose to invest in expanding production and eventually become rich again.
7. Changing the status quo requires investment awareness
Many people lead mediocre lives because of a lack of investment awareness. They don't want to invest in their education or financial management, but rather in pleasure. However, investing in learning and managing money can bring long-term returns, and focusing only on pleasure can ultimately lead to nothing.
8. Push the boundaries to succeed
Shen Kuo mentioned in "Mengxi Writings": "People are not poor in their hearts, because there is energy in their hearts, and the energy in their hearts will be inexhaustible." If the poor want to change the status quo, they must let go of the "poor mentality" and work hard to change themselves. Having the right mindset, a holistic and long-term perspective, and a sense of investing in oneself are the keys to achieving a social class transition.
Through these stories and perspectives, we can see that it is not only material prosperity that is needed to escape poverty and achieve a social class transition, but more importantly, a change in thinking. By cultivating a sense of long-term planning, investing in ourselves, and being patient, we can step into success.