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What is paternalism? Why do some people treat the poor like children? Paternalism is a superiority complex where people treat others like children. Manifesting this complex delivers the message that some people are incapable of taking care of themselves, and often brings more harm than good. Keep reading to learn more about how paternalism hurts others.
What is cultural superiority? Why are some cultures’ values made to feel inferior? In When Helping Hurts, Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert believe that some Christian mission trips are based on cultural superiority. This means that they’re trying to help others, such as the poor, but believe their own culture is more important than those they’re helping. Let’s dive deeper into the concept of cultural superiority to better understand it.
What are examples of a superiority complex? How do superiority complexes hurt mission trips? The key to cultivating the right mindset for effective poverty alleviation is to see the poor as equals. They are humans who you want to work with for mutual good, not inferior beings who you need to save from themselves. Below, we’ll look at superiority complex examples that Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert explain in their book When Helping Hurts.
How can we better understand poverty? What is the mindset you should adopt to reduce poverty? Many people misunderstand the nature of poverty, thinking it’s just a lack of resources when it’s actually a psychological issue. In When Helping Hurts, Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert observe that this misunderstanding is compounded by a belief that we’re better than the people we’re trying to help. Check out Corbett and Fikkert’s general advice on developing the right mindset to understand poverty.
What is material poverty? Why is material poverty so hard to overcome? In When Helping Hurts, Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert assert that people get trapped in material poverty because they develop a negative worldview that leads to bad decisions. Broken systems also don’t help them escape this cycle. Keep reading to learn why this type of poverty attracts the most vulnerable people.
What are the main causes of poverty? How do your relationships affect your financial mindset? Despite poverty’s complexity, Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert (the authors of When Helping Hurts) argue that we can trace all of its components back to one source. This source is a breakdown of a person’s relationships with God, self, others, and the rest of creation. Let’s look at how these four relationships can cause poverty, according to Corbett and Fikkert.
What is a hiring plan? Why are hiring plans important for a business? Employees are an essential part of a business, and to have employees, you need to create a hiring plan. This process may be intimidating, but it’s important to ensure you’re hiring the right people to fit your team. Continue reading for a step-by-step hiring process that works for any business.
How can you use customer conversations to make your product better? What information should you gather during these discussions? In The Mom Test, Rob Fitzpatrick recommends taking customer feedback to determine if your business is worth continuing. To get this feedback, you need to talk with customers in the first place. Keep reading to learn how to take advantage of your customer conversations.
What is Breakthrough Advertising by Eugene Schwartz about? What are the main takeaways of the book? The ultimate goal of copywriting is to craft advertisements that spur demand for what you’re selling. In Breakthrough Advertising, Eugene Schwartz says you can do this by understanding what customers already need and framing your product as the only solution to fulfill these needs. Read below for a brief overview of Breakthrough Advertising by Eugene Schwartz.
Why should you gather customer feedback? What do you do with that feedback? Feedback is important in any workplace, but especially important if you have a new idea you want to test. Rob Fitzpatrick’s book The Mom Test suggests five ways to gather feedback from customers that will determine if you have a great idea on your hands. Keep reading to learn how to gather customer feedback with Fitzpatrick’s five strategies.