Some people think that poor decisions are the cause of poverty. This may be true in certain cases. Those who crave alcohol, drugs and gambling may lose their material possessions. But not all poor people become poor because of their terrible decisions. Many people lost their jobs because the industry changed. Many working people have seen their savings eroded by rising medical costs. Of the hundreds of millions of poor people in developing countries, most are poor through no fault of their own. The causes of poverty are sometimes beyond the control of the victims. Not everyone can have the same financial status or possibilities. Educate ourselves first, adjust our thinking, and make life goals in order to improve our situation in the future.