Our poor attitude is main problem

 THE difference between poor and rich countries is not the age of the country. 

This can be shown by countries like India and Egypt, which are more than 2,000 years old and are still poor. 

On the other hand, countries like Canada, Australia and New Zealand are about 150 years old but they are developed and are rich.

The difference between poor and rich countries does not reside in the available natural resources. 

Japan has limited land as 80% of the country is mountainous.

Yet Japanese are utili­sing whatever limited land they have for agriculture and raising cattle. 

It is the world’s third biggest economy and Japan is like an immense floating factory, importing raw materials from the rest of the world and exporting manufactured products. 

Another example is Switzerland. Cocoa cannot grow in that country yet it has the best chocolate in the world. 

Despite its small size, Swiss raise animals and their crops must be planted and harvested within four months a year. 

Yet Switzerland has one of the best dairy pro­ducts and exudes an image of security and order, making it a pros­perous and safe nation.

Race or skin colours are also not important; immigrants are labelled as lazy in their countries of origin but are productive in Europe.

What is the difference then? 

It is the attitude of the people.

While analysing the behaviour of the people in rich and developed countries, we discovered the following: 

.Ethics, a basic principle;  

. Integrity; 

. Respect for the laws and rules; 

. Respect for the rights of other citizens; 

. Hard working; 

. Strive to save and invest; 

. Willingness to go far; and 

. Punctual.

We are poor not because we lack natural resources or because nature was cruel to us. 

We are poor because we lack the right attitude. 

We lack the will to respect other people and our laws.

To be a prosperous and happy nation, it is essential each of us change our attitude.

Marcus.H.S.T

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