10 Unexpected Benefits To Growing Up Poor

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0:00 - Intro
0:26 - Learn To Appreciate Small Things
1:49 - Creatively Resourceful
3:25 - Learn The Value Of Education
5:23 - Try Rocket Money
6:45 - Resilient
7:40 - Hungry For Success
9:00 - Willing To Get Down & Dirty
9:38 - Learn To Abhor Debt
10:43 - Learn To Be Grateful
11:27 - FREE 1-Page PDF
11:41 - You Empathize With People’s Struggles
12:42 - You Understand The Value Of Giving

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DISCLAIMER: I am not a financial adviser. These videos are for educational and entertainment purposes only. I am merely sharing my personal opinion. Please seek professional help when needed.

[sothearyouk]

We had the same childhood Tae. Thanks for sharing your story. That pencil case story just hit my heart deeply. Wishing you and your family the very best!

[Psapple]

Tae nailed the issues and benefits of growing up poor. I can totally relate. I still remember my half sister told my parents not to give me money because I used it to buy a $5 ninja turtle toy. Even without car, I took the train and bike for interview. I learn to work with what I have. I have became resourceful or creative. I have a thick skin from so called better off friends. I am so glad they are gone. I learned to save and avoid interest. I am able to buy the transformers toy I wanted as a kid now.

[amandawright]

A video very much appreciated these days, love the content, keep it up! Thanks for all you do!

[huhhuhhuh]

Your hair game is on point. Absolutely epic. Dead serious.

[NewGuy]

I am pretty successful in life now and being raised poor as a kid I know I still can:

Eat at home even if it is mainly rice and dark meat chicken.

Cable TV? Streaming service? Internet? Free entertainment with an old TV with rabbit ears and some aluminum foil is magical.

If the house is hot in the summer go outside take in the breeze. A box fan with a wet towel does wonders. If you are still cold...it just means you need to put on ANOTHER coat and pair of socks.

Vacations....what is that? Camping 4 hours away in a tent still will create memories.

**Getting older now...A/C and Heat gets more important each year as I get older ...

[Lita_at_work]

I have an old pencil case with brand-new pencils and pens for the exact same reason. Also, some of the cute erasers that look like flowers or something.

[ultraautosound]

This one hit home. Great video! You should make one about the other polar end.... spoiled children

[richhands]

My three favorite channels: Tae Kim, Stock Brotha, & How Money Works. Make my week complete! 🔥 🔥 🔥

[ParkDari]

When my grandparents passed away, I had to clean out the attic in their home. The attic was completely filled with 1000 brand new things that were still in wrappers and boxes all being saved to use for a better day because they had lived through the depression. Sadly, the vast majority were destroyed after sitting for over 50 years in a hot attic.

[jeannettedrown]

Amazing video. I like how you took the difficulties of life and used them for the positive. Very uplifting and encouraging.

[kryptoknight]

Enjoy the content Tae, I agree with you, people growing up poor tend to have much higher EQ

[pfteve]

As a kid the idea of having a fridge with an ice dispenser was the pinnacle of the upper-class. Now I'm lower middle-class but i got the ice dispenser 😎

[chrismd]

I agree with this all! Grew up poor and learned to become rich!

[theamerican]

the part about reading and getting an education are important

[AutumnSeaveyHicks]

This list is so spot on! Great video, Tae!

[jackterranova]

Really insightful but also very touching. This was inspiring.

[skqq]

Blueberries are my favorite. Your sarcasm is too keen. This content is great. Thanks for a few of the memories.

[jhonkenedymartinsbarbosa]

Nice video, keep up your good job! As one of the poors I attest we have these advantages. hahaha

[SOURCEwt]

Vampire garbage bag. Been there. Also had eye holes in sheets to be a ghost another year.

Controversial opinion, but I grew up poor as well. My mother and grandmother were both terrible/neglectful care givers. Fuck'em! I also don't need to, "forgive them for myself" either. I don't dwell on them often. That being said, I'm grateful for where I am today. Life is better than it has ever been and I consistently strive for improvement.

I guess the reason I'm typing all this is because I want others to know. You don't need to forgive or make amends with those who've done you wrong in your life to be successful. That's not to say don't make amends with people, by all means do so. However, if you have people you really do not want to amend with, don't believe the hype of with out it, it will stunt your growth.

[FreeAmericanUSA]

My sister and I were raised by a single mother in the 70s. The skills I learned have helped me tremendously in life. I learned the power of money and saving. I went in the Army to get college money. It was tough and I scraped by on a horrific budget. I had friends who had everything handed to them. I self-educated about investing in the markets. I retired debt-free at 55 and enjoy a quiet peaceful life with my wife.