Community.

[carol b]

Community is an important factor in the health and welfare of all persons. Where you live often determines how well you are doing.

If your community is poor than most likely you are also. It doesn't always stand true however. Many people are diligent in the area of self improvement.

These person realize that the people around them and the area that they live in does not have to dictate how well they do in life.

Going outside of ones community for work,education and socialization can greatly improve ones chances of doing better economically.

Take the time to get to know people who are outside of your normal circle. Give yourself the chance to learn something new. Never say I can't do that.

All persons everywhere can get better. My family lives in a small community. Most of the people here aren't doing well. The education level is mostly high school graduates. Those who have a little more are doing a little better.

Grab any opportunity that comes your way to get something more. Don't limit yourself because of where you live. We didn't and now we are much happier people.

I love my town but don't care so much for my community. I don't drink and I don't do drugs. Most of the people here do all of it and live day to day. I can't and won't go downward to fit in I will however move onward and upward.

[centsgirl]

The thing I always try to remember is you do not have to keep up with your neighbors, I have seen people go broke trying to do this.