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B2 – Upper Intermediate<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A rich mindset and a poor mindset are often described as different ways of thinking rather than simply the amount of money a person has. A rich mindset focuses on growth, learning, opportunities, and long-term goals, while a poor mindset may be centered on limitations, fear of failure, and short-term survival. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although circumstances can influence a person’s outlook, these mindsets can change over time through education, experience, and a willingness to adopt new perspectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the article about the key difference between the rich and the poor mindset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/novamoney.com\/blog\/5-key-differences-between-a-rich-mindset-and-a-poor-mindset<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. What does \u201cto live beyond one\u2019s means<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201cPoor people are those who <\/em>live beyond their means<\/em><\/strong>.<\/em>\u201d Use the idiom in a sentence. Give a synonym.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does \u201cto live<\/strong> paycheck to paycheck<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201cThe poor tend <\/em>to live paycheque to paycheque<\/em><\/strong>.\u201d<\/em> Use the expression in a sentence. Give a synonym.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What does \u201cto make ends meet<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201cWhen a crisis hits, making ends meet is nearly impossible.<\/em>\u201d Use the phrase in a sentence. Give a synonym.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Do you believe mindset can influence a person’s success? Why or why not?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Share your insights on this, \u201cRich people are said to make money work for them.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. What are your thoughts on this, \u201cPoor people spend on both necessities and desires.\u201d?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Do you agree or disagree, \u201cPoor people care about\u00a0image.\u201d? Explain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Why do you think \u201cRich people tend to be risk takers and poor people risk averse.\u201d?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      B2 – Upper Intermediate  A rich mindset and a poor mindset are often described as different ways of thinking rather than simply the amount of money a person has. A rich mindset focuses on growth, learning, opportunities, and long-term goals, while a poor mindset may be centered on limitations, fear of failure, and short-term survival. 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