Dances with Dependency : Indigenous Success Through Self-Reliance

by HELIN CALVIN

• ISBN13: 9781932824087
• ISBN10: 1932824081
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-11-16
• Publisher: Natl Book Network

Summary

This book offers effective strategies to help erase poverty. It advocates self-reliance, policy reform and cultural awareness. Accountability is required from all; the middle class, the trust fund babies and the underprivileged who see themselves as perpetual victims and have fallen into the entitlement trap. True Blue-prints are offered to rescue people from an economical slump and help them improve their life, and re-obtain a sense of self-worth.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. 17
Introduction	p. 29
Dependency Versus Self-Reliance
Defining Dependency	p. 39
Healthy Dependency
Key Points
Unhealthy Dependency	p. 43
Emotional Dependency
Addictions
Key Points
Economic Dependency	p. 49
The Perils of Economic Dependency
Words of Warning
Creating and Perpetuating Economic Dependency
The Current Pandemic
Key Points
Defining Self-Reliance	p. 59
The Roots of Self-Reliance
Healthy Self-Reliance
Key Points
The Shift to Government Reliance
From Self-Reliance to Government Reliance	p. 69
Major Impact of the Great Depression and the New Deal
New Expectations of Government
Key Points
A Deal with the Devil?	p. 77
Early Attitudes about Public Relief in Europe
Early Attitudes about Public Relief in America
A Barrier to Moving Forward
Key Points
Forms of Economic Dependency
Economic Dependency in Middle-Class Families	p. 87
Middle-Class Precursors to Narcissism
You Bet Your...Middle Class
Little Emperor Syndrome
Psychological Fallout of "Affluenza"
Key Points
Economic Dependency in Wealthy Families	p. 97
Too Much Wealth, Not Enough Discipline?
Leaving It All to Junior
Key Points
Economic Dependency Caused by Governments	p. 103
The Modern Welfare State
Corporate Welfare and Bailouts
Communist and Socialist Ideologies
International Aid
Equalization Payments
Native American Transfer Payments
Key Points
Economic Dependency Rooted in Organizations	p. 117
External Entities, Internal Subsidiaries, and Mission Agencies
Key Points
The Psychology of Economic Dependency
General Impacts of Economic Dependency	p. 125
Why Self-Interest Matters
The Importance of Self-, Family-, and Community-Reliance
Key Points
Impact on the Family	p. 133
Undermining Morale, Direction, and Integrity
The Psychological Impact of Poverty on Women and Children
The Psychological Effect of Poverty on Men
Key Points
The Culture of Entitlement and Attitude of Expectancy	p. 141
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
Why Welfare Doesn't Work	p. 149
Hardwired to Work
The Invisible Cost of Economic Dependency
Key Points
The Value of Work	p. 155
The "Work Instinct"
Key Points
External Expressions of Economic Dependency	p. 161
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
The Empowerment Mindset
The Power of You	p. 175
Focusing on What You Can Change
Be Proactive!
Key Points
The Real Role of Money	p. 181
Family, Friends, and Community
Debt
Budgeting
Finding a Balance
Key Points
Beginning Anew Requires Action	p. 193
Your Life Is What You Make It
Wai Wah! (Just Do It!)
Key Points
Fear and Failure	p. 197
Facing Down Fear
Easing into the Transition
Learning How to Fail-The First Step in Succeeding
Overcoming Self-Loathing
Key Points
Effort and Expectations	p. 205
Hard Work
Managing Expectations
Key Points
Facing Reality and Taking Ownership	p. 209
Admitting Where You Are At
Owning the Problem
Key Points
No Health, No Wealth	p. 213
Health Stresses on a Society in Hyperdrive
Letting Go of Negative Emotional Stress
Avoiding the Dull Saw
Cherishing the Mundane
Key Points
The Power of Values and Attitudes	p. 221
Gratitude
Humility
Trust
Kindness
Strength of Mind
Perseverance
Key Points
Adopting Winning Skills	p. 231
Prioritizing Your Time
Learning How to Focus
Self-Discipline
Communication
Win-Win Thinking
Using Synergies
Key Points
From Mind to Matter	p. 241
The Power of Thought
The Shadow of Negative Thoughts
Habits
Character and Destiny
Key Points
Thinking Makes It So	p. 249
The Law of Attraction
Switching to Positive Thinking
The Secret Revisited
Key Points
Developing a Strategic Plan	p. 257
Strategic Planning
Your Own Strategic Vision
Your Goals
How to Complete and Implement Your Strategic Plan
Key Points
Government Reforms to Prevent Economic Dependency
Modifying Government-to-Citizen Economic Dependency	p. 271
How to Move Forward
Elements of a Governmental strategic Plan
Key Points
The Returns on Property Ownership	p. 277
Ownership Leads to Self-Interest and Responsibility
Government Policy considerations
Key Points
The Education Dividend	p. 281
Optimizing Higher Learning
Discovering the Value of Education
Higher Learning Equals Higher Earning
The Impact of Education on Minorities
Key Points
Government-to-Government Dependency Relief	p. 291
From Aid to Self-Sufficiency
From Aid to Aid Dependency
Weaning at Last
Key Points
Conclusion	p. 303
Notes	p. 309
Bibliography	p. 334
Index	p. 343
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