I've always heard about the scarcity / abundance mindset but really didn't pay any attention to it.
But as I made more and more research, I discovered that in a way, I've always been plagued by the scarcity mindset.
And I'm not at fault. I think.
It's been instilled in my sub-consciousness by the "traditional" educational system and the society as a whole.
You might be affected too.
And like me.
It's completely up to you to decide to grow your abundance mindset. And be successful and happy. Along with others.
Or wallow in your scarcity mindset. And end up being discontented, and distrustful of others.
Here's what the media, the corporate world and the society at large has made me grown up believing:
Be stingy with your knowledge and compassion.
In an ultra-competitive educational system, I've always been psychologically conditioned that it is he who hoards the most information wins prizes and scholarships. This happens even in offices with cutthroat competition. Success means beating someone else.
Being pessimistic about the future, believing that tough times are ahead
Thanks to the Media and its' paranoid "click-bait" style reporting.
Resent competition, believing it makes the pie smaller and them weaker.
Think small, avoid risk
But as I came upon the qualities of an abundance thinker, I couldn't help thinking how lucky I am to be on Steemit.
I've had discussions and read posts by several Steemians that embody these qualities. And some of them have inspired and pushed me to think big and embrace competition.
Popular writer, Micheal Hyatt gave some key characteristics of an abundance thinker.
They ask "How can I give more than is expected?"
They are happy to share their knowledge, contacts, and compassion with others
They welcome competition, believing it makes the pie bigger and them better
They are optimistic about the future, believing the best is yet to come.
They think big, embracing risk.
They default to trust and build rapport easily.
The Steemit project is, in fact, an embodiment of these qualities. An optimistic project aiming to change how the world views community interactions. A Social network 3.0.
It's heartening to see many Steemians give out their knowledge without inhibition.
And on occasions when posts have displayed fears about the pie getting bigger, esteemed steemians are quick to state reasons (supported by facts) on how it would make Steemit a better place.
"It's not a sprint, it's a long-term rewarding program.", they say.
I hope that the more I participate and engage with several Steemians, the better I become. I'm grateful for the opportunity of being alive.
William James said, “The greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitudes of mind.” Let your mindset be your biggest asset!
Looking forward to reading from you.
H.T:
http://www.npr.org/2014/01/02/259082836/how-scarcity-mentaly-affects-our-thinking-behavior
http://michaelhyatt.com/two-types-of-thinkers-which-are-you.html
http://www.success.com/article/john-c-maxwell-6-tips-to-develop-and-model-an-abundance-mindset
https://www.powerofpositivity.com/10-signs-of-a-scarcity-mindset