Look Poverty in the Eye

When was the last time you saw poverty? It’s not a pretty sight, huh? Like a lot of Americans you might ask, how can people live that way? Honestly? I do too.

You have to be brave to be poor. Think about it. If you don’t have much, you need to think of creative ways to survive — not all of which make sense to the uninitiated. For example, did you know that cleaning supplies are not paid for under many government assistance programs? Who would have thought that being clean was a luxury?!

The career point here isn’t to make you angry or sad or to spur you to social action (although feel free if you’re moved to do so), but to remind you that when you have less, you get creative — even in your career. So don’t bemoan your lack of resources, but get creative so that you can move ahead despite the obstacles. You’ll feel better about yourself and others will be amazed — and that’s an excellent career move!