Dear friends, have you ever wondered why we are always plagued by poverty? Is it because of hunger, or because there is no capital?
I recently read a very in-depth book, "The Nature of Poverty", written by Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Dufllo, who delved into the problem of poverty through experimental methods, from education, childbirth, risk, loans, savings, entrepreneurship, political participation, etc., to reveal the real face behind the lives of the poor.
First of all, the book tells us that the cause of poverty is not just a lack of wealth, but more of a "trap" in the heart. We often lack self-control and long-term vision in poverty, and are always led by the nose by immediate emergencies. In the book, the author mentions an interesting phenomenon: when faced with the same challenges, the poor are often more difficult to cope with because their lives are full of unexpected events.
However, poverty is not inescapable. In the book, the author mentions some tips for escaping poverty, such as thinking about long-term goals, improving self-control, learning to invest, focusing on health, and avoiding overconsumption and gambling. These methods may not sound new, but through them, we can truly change our own destiny.
Finally, I would like to share some famous quotes that impressed me while reading this book. One of them reads: "Poverty does not simply mean a lack of money, it leads to the loss of people's ability to realize their potential." This sentence touched me deeply, and it tells us that poverty is not terrible, but what is terrible is the feeling of despair and powerlessness in the heart.
After reading this book, I learned a lot. I decided to implement these methods into my life to constantly improve myself and realize my self-worth. If you are also interested in poverty, or want to improve your self-control and investment ability, then I highly recommend reading The Nature of Poverty. I believe it will definitely bring you profound revelation and change.
Overall, The Nature of Poverty is a shocking book that allows us to see the roots of poverty and also provides us with ways to change our lives. I believe that everyone has the ability to escape poverty and achieve self-worth. Let's work together to become a better version of ourselves!