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Scarcity Thinking is Small Thinking #shorts

9 Jan 2024 · 1 min

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In this YouTube short, the speaker contrasts a scarcity mindset with an abundance mindset. A scarcity mindset views success as a zero‑sum game—if one person wins, another must lose—leading to defensive behavior and a constant need to protect one’s “piece of the pie.” In contrast, an abundance mindset believes there is enough for everyone, sees no limits, and seeks collaborative situations where all parties benefit, ultimately creating better outcomes for everyone in the long run.

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People that have a scarcity mindset feel that in order for me to win, that means you have to lose. So they always feel like they have to defend their piece of the pie, and they're constantly living in a position, in a defensive position. Whereas when you have an abundance mindset and you believe that there's plenty enough for everyone, there are no limits to what you can do because abundance itself has has no limits. So they seek situations where everyone benefits from each other's skills and really everybody is better off in the long run.