Comments on: Eradicate Poverty? Correct the Victim Mindset First

By: Hector Gamboa

Hector Gamboa — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 17:35:54 +0000

Nice post! The funny thing about high BP for my case is that it seems my BP only shoots up whenever I see my doctor. ^_^ hehehe

But seriously I think your article has a lot of significance with recent events. Noynoy Aquino allocated Php1 Billion to encourage entrepreneurship with returning OFWs while he allocated Php21 Billion dole-out money for the poor. What does the huge disparity tell us? Well, it seems to be telling us that the government prioritizes the culture of mendicancy over entrepreneurship! Don’t you get a funny feeling that the government’s priorities are out of whack?

By: Cola

Cola — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 13:46:48 +0000

Too many people are born and bred in this mess. They blame the government and call themselves victims. The poor behave as if we owe them big.

Crab mentality too. Someone a little smarter, a little more liberal, more articulate would be easily ostracized. How would anyone succeed without guilt? With a scarcity mindset that fears success? Raised being taught that self-denial and modesty are praiseworthy?

Frankly, I think it would take several generations to change this. Perhaps never.

And guilt is a cheap campaign tactic.

By: narsdoktor

narsdoktor — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 02:12:30 +0000

Unfortunately, it will be very difficult to eradicate poverty in the Phils. Most people are lazy and content with what they have and blame a god for everything. There is no acceptance of responsibility.
There is stupor in their minds that have paralyzed becasue so their delusion – "god provides".
I would only help those who help themselves..and teach them how to fish for a lifetime.
And, no, I do not feel guilty buying expensive stuff for myself as I have worked for it and I deserve it!

By: Charles

Charles — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 22:35:27 +0000

@prudence

Is there really a way or a perfect solution to eradicate 100% poverty? or is it just wishful thinking…..ever since time and memorial this is the question that have been raised by many

By: Random Student

Random Student — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 06:35:17 +0000

There is such a mindset that's prevalent among Filipinos nowadays. I know it enough to be real because I had difficulties dealing with having one. I did not know I had it until a life-altering incident happened to me — job loss and uncertainty.

By: 1412

1412 — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 12:54:25 +0000

Give man fish and he eats for a day; teach man how to fish and he can eat forever – given that the coral reefs aren't destroyed. xD

By: meg

meg — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 04:45:30 +0000

in short, go for the root of the problem instead of dealing with the surface issues.

By: meg

meg — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 04:42:06 +0000

1. No, i do not mean it the other way around. read what i said again.

2. what was the point of the article? was it to justify your unwillingness to give? or to justify the fact that you spend 150 bucks on coffee? what, pray tell, was the point of the article then?

3. i do not believe in "blessings", because i do not believe in god. i worked hard for what i have, and i give myself a well-deserved pat on the back for that, but mostly i was just lucky i wasnt born dirt-poor. malamang ganon ka rin prudence, you were probably just lucky that you were born well-off, and you were able to finish school so you could find a job that would enable you to indulge in high-priced coffee and expensive cellphones.

nakakatawa ka humirit, walang laman. you know what im saying, but you refuse to acknowledge it because you dont know how to respond.

By: Fitz

Fitz — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 00:17:16 +0000

A great read.

I specially like the story of the two patients. That clearly shows the right attitude when life gives us obstacles.

Thanks for sharing this.

By: Danny

Danny — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 23:30:35 +0000

I suppose we're all allowed our own guilty pleasures. But I will continue to boycott GJs for their connection to Mercy Ministries. And I happen to like Seattle's Best myself.