I remember a post here before saying that it was better to just not aim for experiencing luxurious things because you will get used to it and it will be difficult when you go back to not being able to afford them. It made me think of whether there is a difference between people who grew up poor and people who grew up rich when it comes to their dreams and aspirations and goals.
Are poor people more prone to staying poor because they have become complacent? Or maybe because they are just not aware of the greater things in life since they have never experienced it ever? As opposed to someone who grew up rich but later on in life became poor, since he has experienced what it is to have a better life maybe he will be more motivated to get there.
Are poor people just working for mere survival or with the hopes of living a better life far beyond what they can ever comprehend?
It is better for you to have not tested luxury then for you to have been a wealthy person before and finally became poor. The could become one of the worst things that can ever happen to anyone. Wealthy is fun and comfortable especially when you are such a person that like taking control of everything around you.
It would be an unforgettable scenario for a rich man to later become a poor man. It is better for you not to have seen the light than for you to see the light and later end up in the darkness. This has been one of the reason why so many wealthy people are very curious working hard to make sure that they don't end up becoming poor.
They would do anything possible to keep the income coming than make decision that will take them back to penury especially if it's someone that has tasted penury before.