Wealth vs Poverty Consciousness

Most tend to believe poverty consciousness is measured by a money value. And perhaps, from a statistical viewpoint, it can be. But, as far as I can see, those who practice wealth consciousness don't measure so-called upper class living with a dollar value.

Since it is our minds that create both poverty and wealth, all you have to do is look inside the minds of each class for the answers...

The lower class think of having no money.

The Middle class think of getting more money.

And the upper class think of experiencing a lifestyle... and let money be a vehicle for welcoming whatever it is they want into their lives.

And since we get what we expect, shouldn't it be obvious?

Yet, just because there may be a delay between expectation and manifestation makes no difference. In fact, it is the DEPENDENCY on instant gratification that destroys a person's faith, and thus, ability to attract or change.

For this very dependency discourages the mind by letting doubts slip in, squeezing faith out of that precise place between expectation and manifestation.

Then 'giving-up' becomes inevitable -- so remember to...

Think as if you’re wealthy... even, and
especially, while living in poverty!

What defines the middle class from upper class living? From lower class deprivation?

There's but a SINGLE difference. And it's not a matter of income.

Like all the most of the great teachers, Buddha knew the Supreme Secret in Life when he said:

“What we think, we become.”

This means that if we think with wealth consciousness, we become wealthy. And if we think with poverty consciousness, we become poor.

That's it. That's all.

But, even by realizing this timeless truth -- that we become what we think about -- won't in itself change our situation... for the problem is that most don't know WHAT they are thinking from moment to moment.

The problem is lack of self-awareness.

So the real secret to beating poverty consciousness is to expand your awareness by getting educated on the...

Scale of Poverty Consciousness
and Wealth Consciousness

Essentially, our parents -- though usually unconsciously -- teach us about money. And if they teach us a poverty consciousness, we will have no choice but to accept poverty UNLESS...

... we consciously decide to change.

There are three basic weights on the scale of wealth and poverty consciousness. Learning how each weight tips the scale gives you the power to tip the scale toward the side you want...

Settlement: The Weight of Scarcity

Those who see scarcity, settle for whatever comes their way in life. They accept whatever compensation is freely offered to them.

Lower class brats (my starting point) have learned to rely on CHARITY or hand-outs, both money and advice.

Accepting charity, when able, is the most dangerous choice in Life.

For by repeatedly accepting it, a person will come to depend on what is given to them by someone else -- without them having to ask or do anything for it.

And after being conditioned in this way, their expectations become demanding, expecting something for nothing -- the landmark of poverty consciousness.

Then, whenever these expectations aren't met, they blame others... as if it were the other's responsibility.

They grow up, only to end up relying on the government or charity. They are provided for through their country's support, without them giving back.

Still children, really, they 'helplessly' expect others to look after them.

The weight, like a rock, sinks the scale downward into poverty, making wealth seem far out of reach.

Compromise: The Weight of Mediocrity

Those who see mediocrity, compromise on what, deep down, they desire in the long-term by grabbing what is available to them today.

The middle class definition is having learned to rely on a JOB... and its benefit's packages and perks.

By becoming attached to a job, though living in comfort or security, they sacrifice the opportunity of finding and developing their talents or pursuing their dreams, which would bring them great joy and meaning in Life.

But by staying at a job, they condition themselves to know what to expect, closing off other possibilities. They depend on a set paycheck, expecting instant gratification -- the landmark or mediocrity.

Until retirement, the middle class rely on their employers. They are provided for through someone else's business -- which they have no control over.

The middle class definition is following the path everyone else takes. Get a job, sometimes by preparing for it with education. Then working that job until retirement.

But, like adolescents, they complain about their employers as if they were still blaming their parents for the way they've 'turned out'.

The weight hovers between poverty and wealth, as if it doesn't know whether to sink or rise.

Demand: The Weight of Abundance

Those who see abundance, demand that Life pay them precisely what they ask of it -- for they are willing to earn it by paying the price, which is not a money value.

The upper class (or truly wealthy) have learned to rely on themselves by either creating or buying ASSETS, generating income without having to work for it in the conventional sense...

... at least conventional in the eyes of the masses.

By aiming at building an asset, they throw off security, make mistakes, and yes, look foolish for doing so. But they learn to depend on their confidence or faith in their abilities and limitless possibilities.

Having conditioned themselves to believe that there is no limitation on what they can do or how they can live, they look for ways and work to create what they want... until they succeed.

The wealthy rely on themselves. They are provided for through their businesses or other assets -- which they have complete control over.

Like mature adults, they are self-reliant and take full responsibility for where they are in Life and where they're going, knowing this is all under their control.

The weight rises purposely and without effort, goes straight up into wealth and abundance.

The Mystery of Think and Grow Rich

The interesting thing about Think and Grow Rich is that you -- or most, I'm sure -- first read it because they want to be wealthy. But not until it's been read a few times and the Carnigie Philosophy (which is wealth consciousness) really starts sinking in, do you realize wealth as a dollar value is just a benefit of applying it.

It's not the motive or reason to practice it.

The real reason is so much more. The reason is a purpose in and quality of life... a lifestyle that also happens to attract wealth and well-being as an effect.

When I started looking for how to make money, I wanted to know what to DO. "Don't give me abstract principles. Give me the steps! Tell me exactly what I have to DO!" I thought.

I just didn't get it.

Only later, did I realize that not only does everyone have a different path in Life which call for taking steps that match their individual path, but to have a wealth consciousness means that you have to think for yourself.

For thinking for yourself dissolves poverty consciousness.

And by me wanting to know exactly what to do to become wealthy, I was NOT thinking for myself at all!

So...

Whip Poverty Consciousness by
Practicing Wealth Consciousness.

Think like a wealthy man -- even when your bank account is empty or you're saddled with debt!

Poverty consciousness, really, is nothing more or less than worry and instant gratification.

Remove them and you're left with wealth consciousness. Then you're mind is prepared to attract wealth.

So here are some simple suggestions I've found helpful in stripping the old poverty consciousness wallpaper off the walls of the mind...

1) Refuse to accept that which you do not deserve

Since the poor expect something for nothing, refuse to accept anything that you know you haven't earned.

Nobody deserves what they haven't first earned.

It prevents you from getting it by yourself. And how does that help you when the person who offered it to you stops offering it?

2) Focus on what you want rather than what you don't have

Since we become what we think about, refuse to think about the circumstances in your life that you don't want.

Instead practice keeping you mind focused on what you do want, for if you're thinking about it, you ARE moving in that direction...

... and it will come to pass.

3) Serve without expecting pay

Since the mediocre want instant gratification, refuse to work just for the money. Find other reasons to work that you place a higher VALUE on than getting the paycheck.

Part of the price of wealth is working and NOT getting paid for the work you do. Not today, that is.

4) Sacrifice to develop your talents

Since it takes time (and sometimes some money) to develop your talents, focus as much of the time and money you do have on practicing and improving what you love and are good at.

This may mean you'll have to go without the 'luxuries' in Life -- but only for a period, until you can 'multiply your talents' rather than 'hiding them in the ground'.

Invest in what you love; for time is limited, money isn't.

Practice these habits, and whip poverty consciousness!

After all, we all have seven days in a week and 24 hours in a day, but not everyone is happy or at peace. So at the end of the day...

It is wiser to be poor doing something you love than to be rich doing something you hate.

Tip the Scales in Your Favor!

If you want to better your understanding of the differences between poverty consciousness and wealth consciousness, I strongly encourage you to read Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki...

... especially if you've never considered wealth a possibility in your life.

Not only is this book an entertaining read with its simple yet powerful illustrations and easy-to-read story or narrative style (which actually inspired me to use a similar style in Cool Guy with Women), but it will educate you on how the upper class think differently from the middle and lower classes...

... and why it makes the upper class wealthy, while the middle class stay strapped with debt and the lower class remain poor.

Kiyosaki says wealth is survival in relation to time. So you're as wealthy as the length of time you can survive regardless of whether you work.

And riches, he says, is not only surviving but living in luxury in relation to time. So you're as rich as the length of time that you can live luxuriously, again, whether you work or not.

Wealth is a foundation for riches. Learn to create that foundation.

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