102 Reasons Why Poor People Are Poor and The Rich Stay Rich

ProBlogger Oct 14, 2012 · 13 min read

Restored from the Empower Network archive (2011–2017), lightly edited to meet our current advertising standards. Views are the original author’s.

Why poor people are poor?

Have you ever stopped to think just why poor people are poor? Why does it seem that many of them just can’t catch a break?

Doesn’t matter if they get a good paying job. A lucky few even hit the lottery, but a few years later, they are in the same or worse position as before; POOR.

It’s a well known fact that poor people are poor because they think completely different from rich minded people but apparently, those that are considered poor, have been misinformed on just how the minds of rich people work.In fact, their beliefs are completely opposite of the truth and they only think alike on 2 occasions which you’ll see in the examples below.

To further back up my statement(s), Steve Siebold, author of “How Rich People Think” spent nearly three decades interviewing millionaires around the world to find out what separates them from everyone else. You can read his article here on Yahoo finance; which is part of my inspiration to write this post.

Read and find out if you think like rich minded people or poor minded people.

Why poor people are poor and the rich stay rich

Poor people are poor because they focus on saving. Rich people are rich because focus on earning.
Poor people are poor because they think about money in linear terms. Rich people are rich because think about money in non-linear terms.
Poor people are poor because they believe hard work creates wealth. Rich people are rich because believe leverage creates wealth.
Poor people are poor because they believe being rich is a privilege. Rich people are rich because believe being rich is a right.
Poor people are poor because they believe money is complicated. Rich people are rich because believe money is simple.
Poor people are poor because they believe rich people are crooks. Rich people are rich because believe rich people are ambitious.
Poor people are poor because they believe building wealth is a solitary effort. Rich people are rich because believe building wealth is a team effort.
Poor people are poor because they worry about money. Rich people are rich because dream about money.
Poor people are poor because they believe money is negative. Rich people are rich because believe money is positive.
Poor people are poor because they believe rich people are shallow. Rich people are rich because believe they are strategic.
Poor people are poor because they believe the road to riches is paved with formal education. Rich people are rich because believe the road to riches is paved with specific knowledge.
Poor people are poor because they believe money is earned through labor. Rich people are rich because believe money is earned through thought.
Poor people are poor because they worries about running out of money. Rich people are rich because think about how to make more money.
Poor people are poor because they think about spending. Rich people are rich because think about investing.
Poor people are poor because they see money through the eyes of emotion. Rich people are rich because see money through the eyes of logic.
Poor people are poor because they underestimate the wealth building power of referral marketing. Rich people are rich because know referral marketing creates millionaires.
Poor people are poor because they focus on pleasurable activities. Rich people are rich because focus on money making activities.
Poor people are poor because they see money as a finite resource. Rich people are rich because see money as an infinite resource.
Poor people are poor because they earn money doing things they don’t like to do. Rich people are rich because get rich doing what they love.
Poor people are poor because they believe rich people are ruthless. Rich people are rich because believe they are generous.
Poor people are poor because they has a lottery mentality. Rich people are rich because has an action mentality.
Poor people are poor because they is waiting to be rescued from financial mediocrity. Rich people are rich because know no one is coming to the rescue.
Poor people are poor because they believe rich people are smarter. Rich people are rich because believe rich people are more savvy.
Poor people are poor because they see money as controlling. Rich people are rich because see money as liberating.
Poor people are poor because they believe money changes people. Rich people are rich because believe money reveals people.
Poor people are poor because they believe in working for money. Rich people are rich because believe in working for fulfillment.
Poor people are poor because they believe you have to do something to get rich. Rich people are rich because believe you have to be something to get rich.
Poor people are poor because they play it safe with money. Rich people are rich because take calculated risks.
Poor people are poor because they believe you have to have money to make money. Rich people are rich because believe in using other people’s money.
Poor people are poor because they believe jobs are the safest way to earn money. Rich people are rich because believe outstanding performance is the safest way to earn money.
Poor people are poor because they believe in financial scarcity. Rich people are rich because believe in financial abundance.
Poor people are poor because they see money as a weapon. Rich people are rich because see money as a tool.
Poor people are poor because they believe they aren’t worthy of great wealth. Rich people are rich because believe they deserve to be rich.
Poor people are poor because they deny the importance of money. Rich people are rich because know money is a critical component of life.
Poor people are poor because they believe money is their enemy. Rich people are rich because believe money is their friend.
Poor people are poor because they wait for their ship to come in. Rich people are rich because build their own ship.
Poor people are poor because they believe financial markets are driven by logic an strategy. Rich people are rich because believe financial markets are driven by emotion and greed.
Poor people are poor because they believe money is about status. Rich people are rich because believe money is about freedom.
Poor people are poor because they live beyond their means. Rich people are rich because live below their means.
Poor people are poor because they believe money brings stress. Rich people are rich because believe money brings piece of mind.
Poor people are poor because they think small. Rich people are rich because think big.
Poor people are poor because they believe people are out to get them. Rich people are rich because believe the universe is conspiring to help them.
Poor people are poor because they believe their thinking is unrelated to their net worth. Rich people are rich because know thinking is the catalyst of all results.
Poor people are poor because they experience good fortune and can’t believe it. Rich people are rich because experience good fortune and wonders what took so long.
Poor people are poor because they believe the more money you earn, the more stress you experience. Rich people are rich because believe the more money you earn, the less stress you experience.
Poor people are poor because they believe the more money you make, the more problems you will have to deal with (sound familiar). Rich people are rich because believe the more money you make, the fewer problems you will have.
Poor people are poor because they believe the rich are obsessed with money. Rich people are rich because believe the rich are obsessed with success.
Poor people are poor because they believe the rich are selfish and self-absorbed. Rich people are rich because believe the rich are selfish and self-absorbed.
Poor people are poor because they dream of having enough money to retire. Rich people are rich because dreams of having enough money to impact the world.
Poor people are poor because they would rather work their entire lives at a “stable” job then retire. Rich people are rich because would rather retire early and live out their lives doing what they love.
Poor people are poor because they put their dreams on hold. Rich people are rich because take action and turn their dreams into reality.
Poor people are poor because they believe it’s shrewd to be cynical. Rich people are rich because believe it’s shrewd to be optimistic.
Poor people are poor because they believe the rich should support the poor. Rich people are rich because believe in self-reliance.
Poor people are poor because they see the wealthy as oppressors. Rich people are rich because see the wealthy as liberators.
Poor people are poor because they believe getting rich is outside their control. Rich people are rich because know getting rich is an inside job.
Poor people are poor because they think the rich believe they are more intelligent. Rich people are rich because know intelligence has little to do with getting rich.
Poor people are poor because they associates with anyone. Rich people are rich because carefully monitors their associations.
Poor people are poor because they embrace advanced degrees. Rich people are rich because embrace any form of education that makes them wealthier.
Poor people are poor because they have loosely defined goals with flexible deadlines. Rich people are rich because have highly defined goals with do or die deadlines.
Poor people are poor because they work as little as possible. Rich people are rich because work as smart as possible.
Poor people are poor because they love to be comfortable. Rich people are rich because is comfortable being uncomfortable.
Poor people are poor because they is timid and scared. Rich people are rich because is aggressive and bold.
Poor people are poor because they long for the gold old days. Rich people are rich because dream of the future.
Poor people are poor because they play not to lose. Rich people are rich because swing for the fences.
Poor people are poor because they set their financial expectation low so they’re never disappointed. Rich people are rich because set their financial expectations high so they’re always excited.
Poor people are poor because they have a financial windfall and worries about losing it. Rich people are rich because have a windfall and figures out how to leverage it.
Poor people are poor because they are externally motivated to make money. Rich people are rich because are internally motivated to make money.
Poor people are poor because they suffers from lack consciousness. Rich people are rich because enjoy prosperity.
Poor people are poor because they believe money will make them happier. Rich people are rich because know that money has little to do with happiness.
Poor people are poor because they believe people seek money for power. Rich people are rich because believe people seek money for control.
Poor people are poor because they never makes the connection between money and health. Rich people are rich because know money can save your life.
Poor people are poor because they believe ambition is a sin. Rich people are rich because believe ambition is a virtue.
Poor people are poor because they believe rich people are snobs. Rich people are rich because believe rich people are guarding their consciousness.
Poor people are poor because they believe rich people are arrogant. Rich people are rich because believe rich people are confident.
Poor people are poor because they believe self-made millionaires have an unfair advantage. Rich people are rich because know their advantage was hard work.
Poor people are poor because they base their beliefs about the rich on the minority. Rich people are rich because base their beliefs about the rich on the majority.
Poor people are poor because they believe they’re missing something. Rich people are rich because know it’s beliefs that make the difference.
Poor people are poor because they believe they lack desire. Rich people are rich because know we all have everything we need to be rich.
Poor people are poor because they believe they must choose between a great family life and being rich. Rich people are rich because know they can have it all.
Poor people are poor because they believe having a job gives them security. Rich people are rich because know there’s no such thing.
Poor people are poor because they believe starting a business is risky. Rich people are rich because believe starting a business is the fastest road to wealth.
Poor people are poor because they believe it’s wrong for a small group of people to possess most of the money. Rich people are rich because welcome the masses to join them.
Poor people are poor because they believe wealth creates dysfunctional families. Rich people are rich because believe unearned wealth creates dysfunctional families.
Poor people are poor because they believe money creates corruption. Rich people are rich because believe the lack of money creates corruption.
Poor people are poor because they believe the rich are spiritually bankrupt. Rich people are rich because believe the rich are among the most spiritual people in society.
Poor people are poor because they believe if they become wealthy, they will lose their friends. Rich people are rich because believe being wealthy will expand your network.
Poor people are poor because they believe you have to sacrifice your health to get rich. Rich people are rich because believe being rich will make you healthier.
Poor people are poor because they hand down their limited beliefs about money to their children. Rich people are rich because hand down their unlimited beliefs about money to their children.
Poor people are poor because they teach their children how to survive. Rich people are rich because teach their children how to get rich.
Poor people are poor because they teach their kids about money by example. Rich people are rich because does the same thing.
Poor people are poor because they teach their kids how to save their pennies. Rich people are rich because teach their kids how to invest their pennies.
Poor people are poor because they encourage their kids to be nice and make friends. Rich people are rich because encourage their kids to be smart and build a network.
Poor people are poor because they teach their kids to be happy with what they have. Rich people are rich because teach their kids how to go for their dreams.
Poor people are poor because they minimize the importance of money with their kids. Rich people are rich because teach their kids the importance of money.
Poor people are poor because they teach their children the games of the masses. Rich people are rich because teach their children the games of the wealthy.
Poor people are poor because they don’t believe in personal development of self help. Rich people are rich because believe they’re the secret to getting rich.
Poor people are poor because they don’t connect travel with wealth. Rich people are rich because know traveling connects them with the wealthy.
Poor people are poor because they have access to the social skills of the masses. Rich people are rich because have access to the social skills of the most refined among us.
Poor people are poor because they would rather be entertained than educated. Rich people are rich because would rather be educated than entertained.
Poor people are poor because they believe rich people are workaholics. Rich people are rich because know millionaires have a ton of fun.
Poor people are poor because they only focus on money when they need it. Rich people are rich because focus on money all the time.
Poor people are poor because they hope for the best and expect the worse. Rich people are rich because hope for the best and expect the best.

There is nothing socially wrong with being poor. I’m not rich but I think completely different from poor minded people thanks to books like “Rich Dad Poor Dad” and “The Mind of A Millionaire“.

The main reason people remain poor is because they don’t expect much in life. They just want to work a 9 to 5, get their check and repeat the process weekly until retirement. That’s a horrible way of thinking in my book and will only leave you bored and miserable.

Depending on corporate America will only keep your head just above water.

Until you can change your thinking, you will 9 times out of 10, you will remain in the same situation you are in right now.

That reminds me of a 60+ year old man I saw at the bank one day. He was stressing because he couldn’t find a job.

No person should be stressing at that age. He’s suppose to be living it up but instead, he depended on the system and it left him hanging.

While he should be living and loving life, he’s looking for work hoping that he can make it until the government says he is able to retire.

For me personally, I strongly agree with numbers 11, 13, 14, 21, 28, 30, 41, 75, 99 and 102. Which numbers, when you read, you see yourself?

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Thanks for reading. Have a great day