AALP 249 – Overcoming Poverty Mindset with Ruby K. Payne, Ph.d Ruby K. Payne is the leading authority on working across economic classes to create sustainable communities where everyone can live well. As a result, her work has changed the conversation in education to focus on poverty. Ruby’s work has expanded into social services, criminal justice, healthcare, the workplace, and more. Ruby has written or co-authored more than a dozen books, including Bridges Out of Poverty with Philip DeVol and Terie Dreussi-Smith. Her seminal, award-winning work, A Framework for Understanding Poverty, has sold 1.8 million copies and continues to help individuals of all economic backgrounds achieve academic, professional, and personal success. She holds a Ph.D. from Loyola University Chicago, and she is the founder of aha! Process, a training and consulting firm that has been in business for more than 20 years. During this episode you will learn:  -How our environment shapes the way we think about money -Why poverty should be defined in terms of resources, not money -What happens to you emotionally when you come up in scarcity -The difference that the vocabulary you grow up with can make -How the marriage between your time and resources can change your entire life -The 4 unspoken rules about money that the middle class has -The connection between spirituality and abundance You can find more about Dr. Payne and her work on her website **** Make sure to check out these similar resources to learn more: Living with Scarcity Mindset? 5 Tips to Shift Your Life For the Better Breaking Free of Scarcity Beliefs 7 Ways to Dig Out of Debt   Join the Facebook Mindful Millionaire Community and connect with thousands of like-minded people. The Mindful Millionaire book is now available for pre-order If you’re struggling with money blocks and limiting beliefs, check out: Financially Free: Release your Money Blocks in 21 Days If you’re having a hard time shifting your mindset from scarcity to prosperity, check out: Infinite Abundance