"When cities build their future around the hopes of distant aid, they make decisions that prioritize outside approval over local needs. That’s not strength. That’s dependency."
"A strong city doesn’t mean a wealthy city, or a growing city, or even a city with all the answers. It’s a place with options."
https://www.strongtowns.org/journal/2025/4/21/the-opposite-of-strong-isnt-weak-its-dependent
While the focus of the article is on cities, the same could be applied to individuals.
"A strong individual doesn't mean wealthy or ripped, or brilliant. It's a person with options."
Stack sats to have options.