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There's a huge difference between an accurate descriptive explanation of why someone is in poverty, and what mindset one ought to have if they are in poverty so
by csee 5y ago
There's a huge difference between an accurate descriptive explanation of why someone is in poverty, and what mindset one ought to have if they are in poverty so as to maximize their chances of escaping it (or at least, of enduring it). The former should not inform the latter.
I am skeptical that putting the locus of control outside of oneself - even if partly or largely true as a description of reality - is a good solution to the latter objective due to the learned helplessness and depression that may be magnified by doing that.
- bassetian 5y ago
- rosenjcb 5y agoIt's a recipe for disaster. If you focus on what you can't control, you end up doing nothing. Focus on the actions that can best improve your life.
- goodpoint 5y ago> I am skeptical that putting the locus of control outside of oneself - even if partly or largely true as a description of reality - is a good solution On the contrary, understanding and acknowledging what is outside one's locus of control is a sign of mental health. > the learned helplessness and depression that may be magnified by doing that It's the opposite. The "you can achieve anything if you try hard enough" message common in "positive thinking" clashes with reality. The obvious implication is "it's my fault for not trying hard enough" which is a perfect example of learned helplessness.