Poverty is not what's in your pocket - its what you have in your head.
Interpretation
Poverty is defined by mindset rather than material wealth.
This quote emphasizes the idea that one's financial status is less important than one's attitude and beliefs. It suggests that true wealth comes from knowledge, creativity, and a positive mindset, rather than just having money in one's possession.
In practice
In a motivational speech about overcoming financial struggles.
There is a difference between broke and being poor. Being broke is a temporary economic condition, but being poor is a disabling frame of mind and a depressed condition of your spirit, and you must vow to never, ever be poor again.
I have inherited two of the most important brands in hip-hop, Def Jam and Roc-A-Fella. Reid and Universal Music Group have given me the opportunity to manage the companies I have contributed to my whole career. I feel this is a giant step for me and the entire artist community.
When you go to bed tonight, ask yourself 'What percentage of my day did I spend creating residual income?' If the answer is ZERO, you're in trouble.
You have to work hard AND well. There are a lot of people who work hard but not well.
Having a track record to live up to and the history of successes had become a hindrance. It becomes harder to break out of what people expect you to do.
If man has good corn, or wood, or boards, or pigs to sell, or can make better chairs or knives, crucibles, or church organs, than anybody else, you will find a broad, hard-beaten road to his house, though it be in the woods.
Paying attention to simple little things that most men neglect makes a few men rich.
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