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The economic dependency trap : breaking free to self-reliance

Helin, Calvin. (Author).

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  • ISBN: 9781932824087 (hardcover : alk. paper)
  • Physical Description: print
    352 p ; 24 cm.
  • Edition: 1st ed.
  • Publisher: St. Louis, MO : Ravencrest Pub., 2011.

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Bibliography, etc. Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note: Preface -- Introduction -- part I. Dependency versus self-reliance: 1. Defining dependency -- 2. Unhealthy dependency -- 3. Economic dependency -- 4. Defining self-reliance -- Part II. The shift to government reliance: 5. From self-reliance to government reliance -- 6. A deal with devil? -- Part III. Forms of economic dependency: 7. Economic dependency in middle-class families -- 8. Economic dependency in wealthy families -- 9. Economic dependency caused by governments -- 10. Economic dependency caused in organizations -- part IV. The psychology of economic dependency: 11. General impacts of economic dependency -- 12. Impact on family -- 13. The culture of entitlement and attitude of expectancy -- 14. Why welfare doesn't work -- 15. The value of work -- 16. External expressions of economic dependency -- Part V. The employment mindset: 17. The power of you -- 18. The real role of money -- 19. Beginning anew requires action -- 20. Fear and failure -- 21. Effort and expectations -- 22. Facing reality and taking ownership -- 23. No heath, no wealth -- 24. The value of power and attitudes -- 25. Adopting winning skills -- 26. From mind to matter -- 27. Thinking makes it so -- 28. Developing a strategic plan -- Part VI. Government reforms to prevent economic dependency: 29. Modifying government-to-citizen economic dependency -- 30. The returns on property ownership -- 31. The education dividend -- 32. Government-to-government dependency relief -- Conclusion -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index.
Subject: Poverty
Entitlement attitudes
Economic history
Public welfare
Parental overprotection
Self-reliance
Incentive (Psychology)
Topic Heading: First Nation.
Aboriginal.

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Preface 17(12)
Introduction 29(10)
PART I DEPENDENCY VERSUS SELF-RELIANCE
1 Defining Dependency
39(4)
Healthy Dependency
Key Points
2 Unhealthy Dependency
43(6)
Emotional Dependency
Addictions
Key Points
3 Economic Dependency
49(10)
The Perils of Economic Dependency
Words of Warning
Creating and Perpetuating Economic Dependency
The Current Pandemic
Key Points
4 Defining Self-Reliance
59(10)
The Roots of Self-Reliance
Healthy Self-Reliance
Key Points
PART II THE SHIFT TO GOVERNMENT RELIANCE
5 From Self-Reliance to Government Reliance
69(8)
Major Impact of the Great Depression and the New Deal
New Expectations of Government
Key Points
6 A Deal with the Devil?
77(10)
Early Attitudes about Public Relief in Europe
Early Attitudes about Public Relief in America
A Barrier to Moving Forward
Key Points
PART III FORMS OF ECONOMIC DEPENDENCY
7 Economic Dependency in Middle-Class Families
87(10)
Middle-Class Precursors to Narcissism
You Bet Your...Middle Class
Little Emperor Syndrome
Psychological Fallout of "Affluenza"
Key Points
8 Economic Dependency in Wealthy Families
97(6)
Too Much Wealth, Not Enough Discipline?
Leaving It all to Junior
Key Points
9 Economic Dependency Caused by Government
103(14)
The Modern Welfare State
Corporate Welfare and Bailouts
Communist and Socialist Ideologies
International Aid
Equalization Payments
Native American Transfer Payments
Key Points
10 Economic Dependency Rooted in Organizations
117(8)
External Entitites, Internal subsidiaries, and Mission Agencies
Key Points
PART IV THE PSYCHOLOGY OF ECONOMIC DEPENDENCY
11 General Impacts of Economic Dependency
125(8)
Why Self-Interest Matters
The Importance of Self-, Family-, and Community-Reliance
Key Points
12 Impact on the Family
133(8)
Undermining Morale, Direction, and Integrity
The Psychological Impact of Poverty on Women and Children
The Psychological Effect of Poverty on Men
Key Points
13 The Culture of Entitlement and Attitude of Expectancy
141(8)
Defining Entitlement
Defining Expectancy
Manifestations of the Culture of Entitlement and Attitude of Expectancy
A Moral Problem with Entitlement at the "Bank of Society"
Key Points
14 Why Welfare Doesn't Work
149(6)
Hardwired to Work
The Invisible Cost of Economic Dependency
Key Points
15 The Value of Work
155(6)
The "Work Instinct"
Key Point
16 External Expressions of Economic Dependency
161(14)
Depression
Negative Emotions
Toxic Thoughts and Emotional Hijackings
Learned Helplessness
Self-Pity, Blame, and Envy
Lateral Violence
Imposing Negative Thinking on a Group
Key Points
PART V THE EMPOWERMENT MINDSET
17 The Power of You
175(6)
Focusing on What You Can Change
Be Proactive!
Key Points
18 The Real Role of Money
181(12)
Family, Friends, and Community
Debt
Budgeting
Finding a Balance
Key Point
19 Beginning Anew Requires Action
193(4)
Your Life Is What You Make It
Wai Wah! (Just Do It!)
Key Points
20 Fear and Failure
197(8)
Facing Down Fear
Easing into the Transition
Learning How to Fail---The First Step in Succeeding
Overcoming Self-Loathing
Key Points
21 Effort and Expectations
205(4)
Hard Work
Managing Expectations
Key Points
22 Facing Reality and Taking Ownership
209(4)
Admitting Where You Are At
Owning the Problem
Key Points
23 No Health, No Wealth
213(8)
Health Stresses on a Society in Hyperdrive
Letting Go of Negative Emotional Stress
Avoiding the Dull Saw
Cherishing the Mundane
Key Points
24 The Power of Values and Attitudes
221(10)
Gratitude
Humility
Trust
Kindness
Strength of Mind
Perseverance
Key Points
25 Adopting Winning Skills
231(10)
Prioritizing Your Time
Learning How to Focus
Self-Discipline
Communication
Win-Win Thinking
Using Synergies
Key Points
26 From Mind to Matter
241(8)
The Power of Thought
The Shadow of Negative Thoughts
Habits
Character and Destiny
Key Points
27 Thinking Makes It So
249(8)
The Law of Attraction
Switching to Positive Thinking
The Secret Revisited
Key Points
28 Developing a Strategic Plan
257(14)
Strategic Planning
Your Own Strategic Vision
Your Goals
How to Complete and Implement Your Strategic Plan
Key Points
PART VI GOVERNMENT REFORMS TO PREVENT ECONOMIC DEPENDENCY
29 Modifying Government-to-Citizen Economic Dependency
271(6)
How to Move Forward
Elements of a Governmental Strategic Plan
Key Points
30 The Returns on Property Ownership
277(4)
Ownership Leads to Self-Interest and Responsibility
Government Policy Considerations
Key Points
31 The Education Dividend
281(10)
Optimizing Higher learning
Discovering the Value of Education
Higher Learning Equals Higher Earning
The Impact of Education on Minorities
Key Point
32 Government-to-Government Dependency Relief
291(12)
From Aid to Self-Sufficiency
From Aid to Aid Dependency
Weaning at Last
Key Points
Conclusion 303(6)
Notes 309(25)
Bibliography 334(9)
Index 343


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