{"id":2279,"date":"2024-01-26T04:35:14","date_gmt":"2024-01-26T04:35:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pradipmotivation.com\/?p=2279"},"modified":"2024-01-26T04:58:08","modified_gmt":"2024-01-26T04:58:08","slug":"wealth-building-strategies-identifying-and-overcoming-middle-class-money-mindsets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pradipmotivation.com\/index.php\/2024\/01\/26\/wealth-building-strategies-identifying-and-overcoming-middle-class-money-mindsets\/","title":{"rendered":"Wealth-Building Strategies: Identifying and Overcoming Middle-Class Money Mindsets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/pradipmotivation.com\/index.php\/2024\/01\/26\/wealth-building-strategies-identifying-and-overcoming-middle-class-money-mindsets\/#Mindsets_that_Contribute_to_Financial_Challenges_in_the_Middle_Class\" >Mindsets that Contribute to Financial Challenges in the Middle Class<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/pradipmotivation.com\/index.php\/2024\/01\/26\/wealth-building-strategies-identifying-and-overcoming-middle-class-money-mindsets\/#Introduction\" >Introduction:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/pradipmotivation.com\/index.php\/2024\/01\/26\/wealth-building-strategies-identifying-and-overcoming-middle-class-money-mindsets\/#Five_mindsets_that_keep_you_in_poverty\" >Five mindsets that keep you in poverty<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/pradipmotivation.com\/index.php\/2024\/01\/26\/wealth-building-strategies-identifying-and-overcoming-middle-class-money-mindsets\/#Fear_of_Risk\" >Fear of Risk:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/pradipmotivation.com\/index.php\/2024\/01\/26\/wealth-building-strategies-identifying-and-overcoming-middle-class-money-mindsets\/#Lack_of_Financial_Literacy\" >Lack of Financial Literacy:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/pradipmotivation.com\/index.php\/2024\/01\/26\/wealth-building-strategies-identifying-and-overcoming-middle-class-money-mindsets\/#Short-Term_Focus\" >Short-Term Focus:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/pradipmotivation.com\/index.php\/2024\/01\/26\/wealth-building-strategies-identifying-and-overcoming-middle-class-money-mindsets\/#Dependency_on_Employment\" >Dependency on Employment:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/pradipmotivation.com\/index.php\/2024\/01\/26\/wealth-building-strategies-identifying-and-overcoming-middle-class-money-mindsets\/#Consumerism_and_Lifestyle_Inflation\" >Consumerism and Lifestyle Inflation:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/pradipmotivation.com\/index.php\/2024\/01\/26\/wealth-building-strategies-identifying-and-overcoming-middle-class-money-mindsets\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mindsets_that_Contribute_to_Financial_Challenges_in_the_Middle_Class\"><\/span>Mindsets that Contribute to Financial Challenges in the Middle Class<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span>Introduction:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The middle class is often seen as a socioeconomic group aspiring for financial stability and upward mobility. However, various mindsets can inadvertently keep individuals within this group facing persistent financial challenges and, in some cases, poverty. In this detailed exploration, we will delve into five mindsets that may contribute to the financial struggles of the middle class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Five_mindsets_that_keep_you_in_poverty\"><\/span>Five mindsets that keep you in poverty<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fear_of_Risk\"><\/span>Fear of Risk:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"673\" src=\"https:\/\/pradipmotivation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/young-business-man-with-laptop-brainstorming-business-concept-sketch-draw-1024x673.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2290\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5215453194650816;width:625px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pradipmotivation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/young-business-man-with-laptop-brainstorming-business-concept-sketch-draw-1024x673.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pradipmotivation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/young-business-man-with-laptop-brainstorming-business-concept-sketch-draw-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pradipmotivation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/young-business-man-with-laptop-brainstorming-business-concept-sketch-draw-768x504.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pradipmotivation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/young-business-man-with-laptop-brainstorming-business-concept-sketch-draw-1536x1009.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/pradipmotivation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/young-business-man-with-laptop-brainstorming-business-concept-sketch-draw-2048x1345.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/pradipmotivation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/young-business-man-with-laptop-brainstorming-business-concept-sketch-draw-600x394.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>One widespread mindset that can discourage financial progress is the fear of risk. Many middle-class individuals, while desiring financial stability, may avoid taking calculated risks due to the fear of failure. This dislike to risk can show in various aspects of their financial lives. It may be from hesitating to invest in opportunities that could produce long-term returns to avoiding entrepreneurial endeavors that might open new income streams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Financial experts often highlight the importance of informed risk-taking for wealth accumulation. Investments, for instance, fundamentally carry a level of risk, but a well-diversified and carefully managed portfolio can produce significant returns over time. Unfortunately, the fear of losing hard-earned money or facing financial setbacks can petrify individuals, which may prevent them from exploring roads that could lead to financial growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Addressing this mindset involves education and encouragement to understand that not all risks are detrimental. Calculated risks, when approached with proper research and planning, can be instrumental in breaking out of the financial status quo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lack_of_Financial_Literacy\"><\/span>Lack of Financial Literacy:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/pradipmotivation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/young-woman-teacher-sitting-school-desk-front-blackboard-classroom-explaining-lesson-holding-number-plates-looking-confused-holding-hand-her-head-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2291\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.499267935578331;width:610px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pradipmotivation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/young-woman-teacher-sitting-school-desk-front-blackboard-classroom-explaining-lesson-holding-number-plates-looking-confused-holding-hand-her-head-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pradipmotivation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/young-woman-teacher-sitting-school-desk-front-blackboard-classroom-explaining-lesson-holding-number-plates-looking-confused-holding-hand-her-head-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pradipmotivation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/young-woman-teacher-sitting-school-desk-front-blackboard-classroom-explaining-lesson-holding-number-plates-looking-confused-holding-hand-her-head-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pradipmotivation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/young-woman-teacher-sitting-school-desk-front-blackboard-classroom-explaining-lesson-holding-number-plates-looking-confused-holding-hand-her-head-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/pradipmotivation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/young-woman-teacher-sitting-school-desk-front-blackboard-classroom-explaining-lesson-holding-number-plates-looking-confused-holding-hand-her-head-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/pradipmotivation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/young-woman-teacher-sitting-school-desk-front-blackboard-classroom-explaining-lesson-holding-number-plates-looking-confused-holding-hand-her-head-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A universal issue contributing to financial challenges in the middle class is the lack of financial literacy. Many individuals in this socioeconomic group may not possess the necessary knowledge to navigate complex financial scenes effectively. This includes understanding concepts such as budgeting, investing, and debt management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Financial decisions, both big and small, impact long-term financial well-being. Without a solid foundation in financial literacy, individuals may struggle to make informed choices, potentially leading to debt accumulation, inadequate savings, and missed investment opportunities. Moreover, the lack of understanding regarding the implications of interest rates, the power of compounding, and the importance of diversified portfolios can limit the ability to build and preserve wealth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Educational initiatives aimed at increasing financial literacy are crucial for breaking this cycle. This could involve incorporating financial education into school curricula, providing accessible resources for adults, and promoting financial wellness programs in workplaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Short-Term_Focus\"><\/span>Short-Term Focus:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/pradipmotivation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/young-beautiful-businesswoman-sitting-workplace-holding-book-magnifier-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2292\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.499267935578331;width:618px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pradipmotivation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/young-beautiful-businesswoman-sitting-workplace-holding-book-magnifier-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pradipmotivation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/young-beautiful-businesswoman-sitting-workplace-holding-book-magnifier-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pradipmotivation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/young-beautiful-businesswoman-sitting-workplace-holding-book-magnifier-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pradipmotivation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/young-beautiful-businesswoman-sitting-workplace-holding-book-magnifier-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/pradipmotivation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/young-beautiful-businesswoman-sitting-workplace-holding-book-magnifier-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/pradipmotivation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/young-beautiful-businesswoman-sitting-workplace-holding-book-magnifier-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A prejudiced focus on short-term gratification can significantly impact the financial stability of the middle class. This mindset often leads to impulsive spending and an inability to prioritize long-term financial goals. Whether driven by societal pressures or an inborn desire for immediate satisfaction, the consequences of neglecting future financial needs can be severe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Individuals caught in this mindset may find themselves living hand to mouth, unable to build a strong emergency fund or save for long-term goals like homeownership or retirement. The lack of a strategic financial plan can spread a cycle of financial instability and limit opportunities for upward mobility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Breaking free from this mindset requires a shift in viewpoint towards adopting a more strategic and forward-thinking approach to financial planning. Setting clear long-term goals, creating a budget, and starting an emergency fund are essential steps in cultivating financial discipline and resilience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dependency_on_Employment\"><\/span>Dependency on Employment:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/pradipmotivation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/angry-boss-pointing-report-while-berating-asian-employee-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2293\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.499267935578331;width:638px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pradipmotivation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/angry-boss-pointing-report-while-berating-asian-employee-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pradipmotivation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/angry-boss-pointing-report-while-berating-asian-employee-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pradipmotivation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/angry-boss-pointing-report-while-berating-asian-employee-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pradipmotivation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/angry-boss-pointing-report-while-berating-asian-employee-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/pradipmotivation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/angry-boss-pointing-report-while-berating-asian-employee-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/pradipmotivation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/angry-boss-pointing-report-while-berating-asian-employee-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While traditional employment provides a stable income, relying solely on a job for financial security can be a limiting mindset. In an era of economic uncertainty and technological advancements, job security is not guaranteed, and unexpected job loss can result into deep financial consequences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Middle-class individuals who are solely dependent on employment may miss out on opportunities to diversify their income streams. Exploring side pushes, freelance work, or investment opportunities can provide an additional layer of financial security and flexibility against economic downturns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Encouraging a mindset that holds diversification of income sources involves promoting entrepreneurial skills, highlighting the benefits of investing, and promoting a proactive approach to career development. This shift can empower individuals to take control of their financial purposes and reduce weakness to the uncertainties of the job market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consumerism_and_Lifestyle_Inflation\"><\/span>Consumerism and Lifestyle Inflation:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"724\" src=\"https:\/\/pradipmotivation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/studio-shot-showing-calling-call-looking-1024x724.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2294\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4143646408839778;width:626px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pradipmotivation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/studio-shot-showing-calling-call-looking-1024x724.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pradipmotivation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/studio-shot-showing-calling-call-looking-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pradipmotivation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/studio-shot-showing-calling-call-looking-768x543.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pradipmotivation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/studio-shot-showing-calling-call-looking-1536x1086.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/pradipmotivation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/studio-shot-showing-calling-call-looking-2048x1448.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/pradipmotivation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/studio-shot-showing-calling-call-looking-600x424.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The culture of consumerism and the desire for high lifestyle can contribute significantly to financial challenges in the middle class. Keeping up with social expectations, often incited by advertising and social media, may lead individuals to overspend and accumulate debt in an attempt to maintain a particular lifestyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lifestyle inflation, where spending increases with income, can wear away potential savings and investments. The pressure to imitate to societal standards of success, which often involve visible consumption, can create a continuous cycle of financial stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Addressing this mindset requires a conscious effort to distinguish between needs and wants, promoting financial contentment, and emphasizing the value of saving and investing over visible consumption. Financial education and awareness campaigns can play a vital role in challenging the social norms that spread this mindset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In conclusion, the mindsets discussed above can significantly impact the financial well-being of the middle class. Addressing these challenges requires a multilayered approach involving education, awareness, and a cultural shift towards accepting financial responsibility. By overcoming the fear of risk, enhancing financial literacy, adopting a long-term viewpoint, diversifying income sources, and resisting consumer-driven pressures, individuals in the middle class can allow themselves to break free from financial limitations and work towards a more secure and prosperous future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mindsets that Contribute to Financial Challenges in the Middle Class Introduction: The middle class is often seen as a socioeconomic [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2288,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2279","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v20.13 - 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