THE WEALTH AND POVERTY OF NATIONS

History shows us plenty of examples of people pursuing goals that are not towards earning wealth.

The Roman statesman Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus had a successful public career but made no money, even though he came from an impoverished family. There are many such examples from India...

Many people are stuck in “survival mode.” Too many people settle for mediocrity because they think they must “survive” instead of “thrive.”

Never let the fear of poverty hold you back from your dreams.

The difference between having wealth and appearing wealthy represents a fundamental insight. This distinction matters because:

• Spending on visible status symbols directly reduces actual wealth
• Wealth is the money not spent—assets that provide security and optio...