- By: Major Nadeem Baig (R)
The tragedy of poverty in our society does not stem from a single cause; it is woven from attitudes, habits, and choices that keep the common man trapped in the same swamp for generations.
Here are fifteen ruthless realities that hold us back:
1. The Endless Wait for a Government Job*
An entire generation wastes its most productive years chasing a government post, dismissing private sector opportunities that could have built their skills and income early on.
2. Extravagant Weddings That Drain Lifelong Savings
The obsession with displaying status at weddings pushes families into unnecessary debt and financial instability.
3. Degrees Without Skills
Our education system produces degree holders who remain unskilled, untrained, and unprepared for real work.
4. Living Only to Survive, Not to Grow
Most people earn only enough to make it through the month, never planning for long-term financial security.
5. Fear of Investment
Money is hoarded, not multiplied. The fear of loss prevents families from taking even the safest investment steps.
6. Caste and Clan Ego
Centuries-old ego and social divisions still determine who gets opportunities and who is left behind.
7 . Poor Diet, Poor Productivity
Unhealthy eating habits weaken bodies, increase diseases, and reduce the ability to work effectively.
8. The Short-Cut Culture
Instead of hard work and patience, we search for schemes, shortcuts, and “overnight success,” falling into traps that lead nowhere.
9. Blame Games and No Accountability
The government is blamed for every issue, while personal responsibility for corruption, inefficiency, and negligence is conveniently ignored.
10. Borrowing as a Lifestyle
From friends, relatives, and banks—taking loans has become a habit, not a necessity, further crippling financial independence.
11. Education Ends, Learning Stops
After obtaining a degree, most people stop learning new skills, leaving themselves outdated and unemployable.
12. Risk Phobia
Fear of loss prevents people from exploring business ideas, innovations, or entrepreneurship.
13. Neglecting Children’s Character and Education
Parents focus on grades, not values. The result: a new generation academically burdened but emotionally unprepared.
14. Jealousy Over Others’ Success
Instead of learning from successful people, many waste energy in envy—asking “Why him?” instead of “How can I improve?”
15. Wasting Time on Useless Arguments
Hours are spent daily on political debates, gossip, and conflicts—time that could build skills, income, and opportunities.
- Conclusion : Poverty is not only a matter of economy—it is a matter of mindset. Until we confront these habits and attitudes, no government, no leader, and no policy can rescue us. Real change begins in households, in personal choices, and in the courage to break patterns that have held us down for decades.
If we want a different future, we must first dare to change ourselves.