Being broke Quote by John Hope Bryant
“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.”
About This Quote
Being broke is temporary; being poor is a mindset that must be overcome permanently.
In simple terms: Broke is temporary; poverty is mindset.
Key Takeaway
Shift mindset to achieve lasting financial freedom.
Themes
wealth
mindset
poverty
determination
Mood
motivational
serious
Type
self-help
educational
When to use this quote
- personal finance
- career development
- mental health
Key Concepts
economics
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can you take to change mindset?
- How can society support economic mobility?
A Different Perspective
Mindset change alone may not address systemic barriers.
![“I got tired and embarrassed by the constant poverty of those years. I told Doug [ Brinkley] this is really going to be a horrible downer of a book [The Proud Highway] if all it's going to be is about being broke. I didn't like being reminded of desperation at all times.” quote by Hunter S. Thompson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b16/hunter-s-thompson-278_all-time_i-got-tired-and-embarrassed-by-the-const_463350.jpg)
